CRL OP No. 17481 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 08-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY CRL OP No. 17481 of 2026 Ganesan S/o. Sitharaman, Currently confined at, Central Prison-II, Puzhal, Chennai. ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State Rep by The Inspector of Police, CBCID - Cyber Crime Cell, Chennai. Crime No.1 of 2024 ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023, to directing the learned XI-Metropolitan Magistrate, Saidapet, Chennai to expedite and complete the trial in CC.No.1946 of 2024 arising out of Crime No.1 of 2024 within a time frame to be stipulated by this Honble Court. For Petitioner(s): Ms.P.Keerthana for M/s.Murali Law Firm For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Rajasekaran Government Counsel (Crl. Side) ORDER This Criminal Original Petition seeks a speedy trial and disposal of C.C.No.1946 of 2024 pending before the learned XI-Metropolitan Magistrate, Saidapet, Chennai. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 17481 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 2. Considering the nature of relief, the Learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) was heard. 3. The following factors are considered : (a) This is a case of the year 2024 and is at the stage of PW1 examined and additional charge sheet is filed. (b) There are 66 witnesses to be examined in this case. 4. Considering all the above, the petitioner and the prosecution are directed to co-operate for the early disposal, and the learned learned XI- Metropolitan Magistrate, Saidapet, Chennai is requested to expedite the Trial and complete the case as expeditiously as possible, in any event, not later than two (2) years from the date of receipt of the web-copy of the order. 5. With the above direction, this Criminal Original Petition stands disposed of. 08-07-2026 Neutral Citation: No KKN https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 17481 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 To 1. The Inspector of Police, CBCID - Cyber Crime Cell, Chennai. 2. The learned XI-Metropolitan Magistrate, Saidapet, Chennai. 3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras, Chennai. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 17481 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J. KKN CRL OP No. 17481 of 2026 08-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis