CRL OP No. 21326 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 05-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY CRL OP No. 21326 of 2026 K.Ravichandran S/o.Kaliaperumal, Overseer, Public Works Department, WRD, Irrigation Section, Srimushnam, Cuddalore District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State Rep by The Inspector of Police District Crime Branch, Cuddalore District, Cuddalore -607 001. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER Criminal Original Petition filed under Sec.528 of B.N.S.S. 2023, praying to direct the trial Court to complete the trial of the C.C.No.124/2016 pending on the file of Judicial Magistrate No.II, Virudhachalam, Cuddalore District within in a stipulated time fixed by this Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr. J.Selvarajan For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Rajasekaran, Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 21326 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 ORDER 1. This Criminal Original Petition seeks a speedy trial and disposal of C.C.No. 124 of 2016 pending on the file of Judicial Magistrate No.II, Virudhachalam. 2. Considering the nature of relief, the Learned Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) was heard. 3. The following factors are considered : (a). This is a case of the year 2016 and is at the stage of summons to L.W.s (b) There are 22 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 Judicial Magistrate No.II, Virudhchalam is requested to expedite the Trial and complete the case as expeditiously as possible, in any event, not later than six months from the date of receipt of the web-copy of the order. 5. With the above direction, this Criminal Original Petition stands disposed of. 05-08-2026 Neutral Citation: Yes/No RPP https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 21326 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 To 1. The Judicial Magistrate No.II, Virudhachalam. 2. The Inspector of Police District Crime Branch, Cuddalore District, Cuddalore -607 001. 3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 21326 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY J. RPP CRL OP No. 21326 of 2026 05-08-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis