Crl.OP(MD) No.12832 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 30.06.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR Crl.OP.(MD)No.12832 of 2026 Mahesh ... Petitioner Vs State of Tamilnadu Rep by Inspector of Police, Puthukadai Police Station, Kanyakumari District. Crime No.207/2018. ... Respondent PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of BNSS Act, to direct the Judicial Magistrate No.II, Kuzhithurai to expedite the trial in STC No.259/2020 and complete the same within a stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.N.S.Ramakrishna Dass For Respondent : Mr.B.Arun Government Advocate (Crl.Side) 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.OP(MD) No.12832 of 2026 ORDER The present petition has been filed by the second accused in STC No.259 of 2020 on the file of Judicial Magistrate No.II, Kuzhithurai, seeking expeditious disposal of the case. 2.On perusal of the docket order reveals that from 21.07.2023 onwards, the case is being adjourned for the purpose of issuing summons to LW1 to LW3. So far, no steps have been taken and again it is listed on 20.07.2026 for issuance of summons to LW1 to LW3. 3.Considering the aforesaid facts, there shall be a direction to the learned Judicial Magistrate No.II, Kuzhithurai to expedite the trial in STC No. 259 of 2020 and dispose the same on or before 31.01.2027. 4.With the above said directions, this Criminal Original Petition stands disposed of. 30.06.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No PNM 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.OP(MD) No.12832 of 2026 To 1. The Judicial Magistrate No.II, Kuzhithurai 2. The Inspector of Police, Puthukadai Police Station, Kanyakumari District. 3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.OP(MD) No.12832 of 2026 R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J. PNM ORDER MADE IN Crl.OP.(MD)No.12832 of 2026 30.06.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis