Madras High Court
CRL OP(MD)/20523/2026 of A.Sethupathi Vs The State of Tamilnadu on 6 October 2026
CRL OP(MD) No. 20523 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 06-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR
CRL OP(MD) No. 20523 of 2026
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A.Sethupathi
S/o.Arumugathevar,
No.1/326, Gulasekaranallur,
Pasumpon Nagar,
Aruppukottai Taluk,
Virudhunagar District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
The State of Tamilnadu
Rep by,
The Inspector of Police,
Thallakulam Police station,
Madurai.
Cr.No.1379/2018.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of BNSS Act, to direct the learned Judicial Magistrate No.II, Madurai, to take immediate steps for issuance and completion of service of summons upon the accused in C.C.No.496 of 2022 and thereafter expedite the proceedings and dispose of the said case within a time frame to be fixed by this Court and pass such further or other orders.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.S.Sabbanikarburajothi
For Respondent(s):
M/S.B.Arun,
Government Advocate (crl.side)
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ORDER
The present petition has been filed by the defacto complainant in C.C.No.496 of 2022, pending on the file of the learned Judicial Magistrate No. II, Madurai, seeking expeditious disposal of the said criminal case.
2. This Court, by order dated 16.09.2026, granted an interim order directing the respondent police to serve summons on the accused persons on or before 05.10.2026, as the case had been pending for the past four years. It is stated that the said direction has been complied with.
3. It is seen from the records that C.C. No. 496 of 2022 is now posted on 22.10.2026 for framing of charges. There are five witnesses in the case.
4. In the above circumstances, the learned Judicial Magistrate No. II, Madurai, is directed to dispose of C.C. No. 496 of 2022 within a period of six months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. __________
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5. With the said observations, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of. 06-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No gvn __________
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1. The Judicial Magistrate No. II, Madurai
2. The Inspector of Police, Thallakulam Police station, Madurai. Cr.No.1379/2018. CRL OP(MD) No. 20523 of 2026 06-10-2026 __________
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