Crl.OP(MD) No.14206 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 14.07.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR Crl.OP.(MD)No.14206 of 2026 T.Thomas Andrew ... Petitioner Vs 1. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep, By Drugs Inspector Nagercoil Range,, 44-A, West Car Street, Nagercoil, Kannyakumari District. 2. The Inspector of Police, Thuckalay Police Station, Kannyakumari District. ... Respondents PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of BNSS Act, to issue direction, directing the Judicial Magistrate Court No.1 Padmanabhapuram to recall NBW dated 10.09.2015 in C.C.No.302/2009 on the same day in the recall petition to be filed by the petitioner. For Petitioner : Mr.K.P.Narayanakumar For Respondents : Mr.B.Arun Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for R1, R2 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.OP(MD) No.14206 of 2026 ORDER The present petition has been filed by the sole accused in CC No. 302 of 2009 on the file of Judicial Magistrate No.I, Padmanabhapuram, seeking a direction to the concerned Court to recall NBW issued against him on 10.09.2015. 2.According to the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, he has not received any summons and after closing down the medical shop, he was out of station for his livelihood. 3.Considering the above facts, the petitioner is directed to surrender before the concerned Court on 20.07.2026. On such surrender, the learned Judicial Magistrate No.I, Padmanabhapuram is directed to recall NBW issued against the petitioner. Further, the petitioner is directed to appear before the concerned Court on all the dates of hearing. If there is any violation, the Court is at liberty to initiate appropriate proceedings against the petitioner. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.OP(MD) No.14206 of 2026 4.With the aforesaid observations, this Criminal Original Petition stands disposed of. 14.07.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No Note: Issue order copy on 15.07.2026 PNM To 1. The Judicial Magistrate No.I, Padmanabhapuram 2.The Drugs Inspector, Nagercoil Range, 44-A, West Car Street, Nagercoil, Kannyakumari District. 3. The Inspector of Police, Thuckalay Police Station, Kannyakumari District. 4.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.OP(MD) No.14206 of 2026 R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J. PNM ORDER MADE IN Crl.OP.(MD)No.14206 of 2026 14.07.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis