M/S. Moonshine Traders v. The State Rep by the Inspector of Police

ORDER This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the first respondent to execute the non-bailable warrant issued against the respondents 2 and 3 herein in STC No.1848 of 2025 on the file of the Metropolitan Magistrate (Fast Track Court No.IV), George Town, Chennai.

¶2Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) appearing for the first respondent. Perused the materials available on record.

¶3The petitioner is the complaint, who lodged a complaint against the respondents 2 and 3 herein for the offence punishable under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act and the same has been taken cognizance in STC No.1848 of 2025 on the file of the Metropolitan Magistrate (Fast Track Court No.IV), George Town, Chennai. After taking cognizance of the complaint, the Trial Court issued summons to the respondents 2 and 3 herein. However, on receipt of the summons, the respondents 2 and 3 failed to appear before the Page3 of 4 Trial Court. Therefore, the Trial Court issued a Non-Bailable Warrant against them, which is pending for execution before the first respondent.

¶4In view of the above, the first respondent is directed to execute the Non-Bailable Warrant issued against the respondents 2 and 3 herein in STC No.1848 of 2025 on the file of the Metropolitan Magistrate (Fast Track Court No.IV), George Town, Chennai, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The petitioner is directed to furnish the correct address of the respondents 2 and 3 and to cooperate with the first respondent while executing the Non-Bailable Warrant.

¶5With the above direction, this Criminal Original Petition stands disposed of. 13-08-2026 )½( Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order LPP Page4 of 4 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN J. LPP To

¶1The Metropolitan Magistrate (Fast Track Court No.IV), George Town, Chennai.

¶2The Inspector of Police V-7, Police Station, 1st Avenue, Mugappair West, Chennai - 600 037.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. (1/2) 13-08-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 13-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN M/s. Moonshine Traders Rep by its Authorized Signatory Haji Mustafa, New No,21, Old No.11, Periyanna Maistry Street, Chennai - 600 001. ..Petitioner Vs 1. The State Rep by The Inspector of Police V-7, Police Station, 1st Avenue, Mugappair West, Chennai - 600 037. 2. M/s.Ace Metro Enterprises Rep by its Proprietor, HIG 1, No.7, 1st Main Road, Phase II, Nolambur, Mugappair West, Chennai - 600 037. 3. B.Thiagarajan Proprietor of M/s.Ace Metro Enterprises, HIG 1, No.7, 1st Main Road, Phase II, Nolambur, Mugappair West, Chennai - 600 037. ..Respondents Prayer : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to direct the 1st Respondent police to execute Page2 of 4 the non-bailable warrant dated 25.02.2026 issued against the 2nd and 3rd Respondents in STC.No.1848 of 2025 on the file of Metropolitan Magistrate (FTC-IV), George Town, Chennai For Petitioner: Mr.N.Elumalai For Respondents: Mr.R.Ganesh Kumar Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) for R1