Veeraraj v. State of Tamilnadu Rep by Inspector of Police, Awps-Valliyoor

ORDER The petitioner seeks for quash of the order passed in C.C.No.714 of 2022 on the file of the learned Judicial Magistrate, Valliyoor, Tirunelveli District in connection with Crime No.12 of 2019 on the file of the Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Valliyoor, Tirunelveli District.

¶2When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that he would like to restrict the prayer seeking speedy disposal of the pending case in C.C.No.714 of 2022 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate, Valliyoor, Tirunelveli District.

¶3In view of the aforesaid submission made, the learned Judicial Magistrate No.II, Padmanabhapuram is directed to conclude the trial in STC 827 of 2023 as expeditiously as possible, preferably, within a period of four months from the date of receipt of order.

¶4However, considering the facts and circumstances, the personal appearance of the petitioners before the Trial Court is ordered to be dispensed with, on conditions that the petitioner shall appear at the time of initial questioning, proceedings under Section 313 Cr.P.C., / 351 BNSS, 2023 and at the time of passing judgment and on all the hearings, specifically directed by the Trial Court.

¶5The petitioners shall appear before the Court, in the event their presence is insisted by the learned Trial Judge for the purpose of identification. If the petitioners adopt any dilatory tactics, it is open to the Trial Court to insist for their appearance and deal with the petitioners in accordance with the law laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, in the case of State of UP vs. Shambunath Singh1.

¶6With the above direction, this criminal original petition is disposed of. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed.

28.01.2026 NCC : Yes / No

Index : Yes / No Sm 2001 (4) SCC 667

L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J. Sm TO:-

¶1The Judicial Magistrate, Valliyoor, Tirunelveli District.

2.The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Valliyoor, Tirunelveli District.

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

28.01.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 28.01.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI and Crl.M.P.(MD)No.1690 & 1692 of 2026 1.Veeraraj 2.Kasthuribai ... Petitioners Vs. 1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by the Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Valliyoor, Tirunelveli District. 2.Sasikala ... Respondents PRAYER : Petition filed under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023 to call for the records in connection with C.C.No.714 of 2022 on the file of the Learned Judicial Magistrate, Valliyoor, Tirunelveli District in connection with Crime no.12 of 2019 on the file of the Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Valliyoor, Tirunelveli District and consequently quash the same as illegal and devoid of merits in respect of the petitioners forthwith. For Petitioners : Mr.J.Sankarapandian For Respondents : Mr.B.Thanga Aravindh (R1) Government Advocate (Crl.)