Madras High Court
CRL OP(MD)/23465/2026 of Kannan Vs The State of Tamilnadu on 14 October 2026
CRL OP(MD) No. 23465 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 14-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR
CRL OP(MD) No. 23465 of 2026
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Kannan
No.2, Muthu illam,
Aalathur Thirumalpuram Post,
Madurai.
Now Residing At D.No.3/1245,
Alagapuri Nagar,
Odderpalayam,
Annur,
Coimbatore.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
The State of Tamilnadu
The Inspector of Police,
Oomachikulam Police Station,
Madurai District.
Crime No. 53/2022.Madurai
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: This petition filed under section 528 of BNSS., to direct the Learned Judicial Magistrate No.V, Madurai to consider the Petitioner’s recall of Warrant Petition on the same day of his surrender on merits in connection with C.C. No.475 of 2023 on the file of the learned Judicial Magistrate No.V, Madurai.
For Petitioner(s):
M/s N.ANANDA KUMAR
For Respondent(s):
M/S. B. ARUN, GOVERNMENT
ADVOCATE (CRL. SIDE)
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ORDER
The present petition has been filed by A2 in C.C. No.475 of 2023 on the file of Judicial Magistrate No.V, Madurai, seeking to recall the NBW on the same day of his surrender.
2. It could be seen from the records that the petitioner is being is charged with the offence under sections 294(b), 506(2) IPC and section 4 of Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act.
3. According to the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, summons have been pasted in the village from where he has shifted to Coimbatore and therefore, he was not aware of the summons and hence, the NBW has been issued.
4. Considering the above facts, this Court is inclined to pass the following order. ►The petitioner is directed to surrender before the trial Court within a period of 10 days from the date of receipt of copy of this order; ►On such surrender, the N.B.W. shall be recalled on the same day by the trial Court; ►The petitioner is directed to co-operate for the trial.
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5. With the aforesaid observations, this Criminal Original Petition stands disposed of. 14-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No Note: Issue order copy on 15.10.2026 PNM To
1. The Judicial Magistrate No.V, Madurai
2. The Inspector of Police, Oomachikulam Police Station, Madurai District. Crime No. 53/2022.Madurai
3. The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
CRL OP(MD) No. 23465 of 2026 R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J. PNM CRL OP(MD) No. 23465 of 2026 14-10-2026