M. Sathasivam v. The State Of Tamil Nadu Rep.By,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 19.12.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI M.Sathasivam ... Petitioner Vs.

The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. By,, The Inspector of Police, Keelarajakularaman Police Station, Virudhunagar District.

(Cr.No.132 of 2014) ... Respondent PRAYER : Petition filed under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023 to direct the Judicial Magistrate, Rajapalayam, to expedite the case in CC No.276 of 2024 and dispose the same within the time that may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Ramasamy For Respondent : Mr.B.Thanga Aravindh Government Advocate (Crl.Side) 1/4

ORDER

This criminal original petition has been filed seeking a direction to the learned Judicial Magistrate, Rajapalayam, to dispose the case in CC No.276 of 2024 within a stipulated time.

2. Considering the limited scope of the relief sought for by the petitioner, this Court hereby directs the learned Judicial Magistrate, Rajapalayam, to complete the trial in CC No.276 of 2024 and dispose of the same on merits and in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of six months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

3. With the above direction, this Criminal Original Petition is allowed. 19.12.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Sm 2/4

TO:-

1. The Judicial Magistrate, Rajapalayam.

2. The Inspector of Police, Keelarajakularaman Police Station, Virudhunagar District.

3. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.

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