CRL OP No. 20386 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 29-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY CRL OP No. 20386 of 2026 Vedi ..Petitioner(s) Vs State Rep by The Inspector of Police, Mangalam Police Station, Thirvannamalai District. Crime No.57 of 2024. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 528 of BNSS, to direct the learned Additional District and Sessions Judge, Thiruvannamalai to expedite the trial in S.C.No.24 of 2025 and dispose the case within stipulated period of time. For Petitioner(s): Mr.A.Sathishkumar For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Rajasekaran Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) ORDER This Criminal Original Petition seeks a speedy trial and disposal of Crime No.57 of 2024. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 20386 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 charges framed. (b) There are 25 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 Additional District and Sessions Judge, Thiruvannamalai is requested to expedite the Trial and complete the case as expeditiously as possible, in any event, not later than one year from the date of receipt of the web-copy of the order. 5. With the above direction, this Criminal Original Petition stands disposed of. 29-07-2026 Neutral Citation: Yes/No jas https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 20386 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 To 1.The Inspector of Police, Mangalam Police Station, Thirvannamalai District. 2.The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court. 3.The learned Additional District and Sessions Judge, Thiruvannamalai. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 20386 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J. jas CRL OP No. 20386 of 2026 29-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis