Crl.OP(MD) Nos.14602 & 14603 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 17.07.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR Crl.OP.(MD)Nos.14602 & 14603 of 2026 and Crl.M.P(MD) Nos. 14161 & 14162 of 2026 1. Kumar @ KTC Kumar 2. Murugan 3. Bala Murugan 4. Masanam ... Petitioners Vs State of Tamilnadu Rep by Inspector of Police, Tenkasi Police Station, ... Respondent PRAYER in Crl.OP(MD) No.1402 of 2026: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of BNSS Act, to direct the District and Sessions Court for Communal Clash Cases Court, Madurai to proceed the case expeditiously in SC.No.4/2010 and dispose the case within a stipulated time that may be fixed by this Court. PRAYER in Crl.OP(MD) No.1403 of 2026: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of BNSS Act, to direct the District and Sessions Court for Communal Clash Cases Court, Madurai to proceed the case expeditiously in SC.No.5/2010 and dispose the case within a stipulated time that may be fixed by this Court. 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.OP(MD) Nos.14602 & 14603 of 2026 In both cases: For Petitioner : Mr. Aayiramk.Selvakumar For Respondent : Mr.B.Arun Government Advocate (Crl.Side) COMMON ORDER The present petition in Crl.OP(MD) No.14602 of 2026 has been filed by A2, A5, A6 and A7 in SC No. 4 of 2010 on the file of District and Sessions Court for Communal Clash Cases Court, Madurai, seeking expeditiously disposal of criminal case. 2.According to the learned counsel appearing for the petitioners, FIR was registered in the year 2008 and charge sheet was laid in 2010 and for the past 15 years, the trial could not be concluded. 3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioners further submits that subsequent to the filing of Cr.No.107 of 2008, in the consecutive Crime number in Cr.No.108 of 2008 charge sheet has been laid and taken on file in SC No.5 of 2010 before the same Court. In both the cases, it is posted for the appearance of the Investigation Officer on 24.07.2026. He further requests that both the cases may be listed on the same day or the convenience of the parties, 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.OP(MD) Nos.14602 & 14603 of 2026 who are coming from Tenkasi. Hence, he seeks expeditious disposal of the cases. 4.Considering the aforesaid submission, there shall be a direction to the District and Sessions Court for Communal Clash Cases, Madurai to expeditiously dispose of SC Nos.4 of 2010 and 5 of 2010 on or before 30.11.2026. The appearance of the petitioners shall stand dispensed with, unless specifically directed by the trial Court. 5.With the aforesaid observations, this Criminal Original Petitions stand allowed. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are allowed. 17.07.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No PNM To 1. The Sessions Judge, District and Sessions Court for Communal Clash Cases, Madurai 2.The Inspector of Police, Tenkasi Police Station, 3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.OP(MD) Nos.14602 & 14603 of 2026 R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J. PNM ORDER MADE IN Crl.OP.(MD)Nos.14602 & 14603 of 2026 and Crl.M.P(MD) Nos. 14161 & 14162 of 2026 17.07.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis