Crl.OP(MD) No.14838 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 21.07.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR Crl.OP.(MD)No.14838 of 2026 Stellamary ... Petitioner Vs 1. State of Tamil Nadu Rep. By, The Superintendent of Police, Thiruchirapplli, Thiruchirappalli District. 2. State of Tamilnadu Rep by Inspector of Police, Manapparai Police Station, Thiruchirappalli District. Crime No.231/2026. ... Respondents PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of BNSS Act, to direct the respondents to take necessary steps to trace the vehicle which hit the petitioner's husband and ran away on 26.04.2026 at about 7.25pm based on the petitioner's representation dated 21.05.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.T.M.Madasamy For Respondents : Mr.B.Arun Government Advocate (Crl.Side) 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.OP(MD) No.14838 of 2026 ORDER The present petition has been filed by the wife of the victim seeking a direction to the respondent police for taking necessary action to trace the vehicle, which hit the petitioner's husband on 26.04.2026. 2.It could be seen from the FIR that the petitioner's husband sustained grievous injuries, due to the accident caused by an unknown vehicle on 26.04.2026 and an FIR has been registered in Cr.No.231 of 2026 on the file of the second respondent police. 3.According to the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, so far the vehicle has not been traced and therefore, they are not in a position to file any claim petition. 4.Perusal of the FIR reveals that the accident has taken place in Trichy to Dindigul National Highways and therefore. the second respondent could very well rely upon the CCTV footages and trace the vehicle. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.OP(MD) No.14838 of 2026 5.Considering the fact that the accident has taken place three months back, there shall be a direction to the second respondent police, to trace the vehicle and file the final report within a period of two months from the date of receipt of copy of this order. 6.With the aforesaid observations, this Criminal Original Petition stands disposed of. 21.07.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No PNM To 1.The Superintendent of Police, Thiruchirapplli, Thiruchirappalli District. 2. State of Tamilnadu Rep by Inspector of Police, Manapparai Police Station, Thiruchirappalli 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.14838 of 2026 R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J. PNM ORDER MADE IN Crl.OP.(MD)No.14838 of 2026 21.07.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis