JUDGMENT

(Prayer: Criminal Original Petition has been filed under section 482 of Criminal Procedure Code to set aside the order passed in C.M.P.No.691 of 2023 in Spl.C.C.No.3 of 2015 on the file of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Tiruvarur, dated 29.08.2023.)

1. The petitioner herein facing trial for the alleged demand of Rs.1,000/- and receipt of same on 26.07.2013 as illegal gratification, when the defacto complainant sought financial assistance under the scheme of Farmer Protection for his son's marriage.

2. The prosecution, on completion of investigation, has filed a final report and examination of witnesses was commenced on 11.04.2017. The prosecution has closed their side of examining the witnesses. After completing the examination of Investigating Officer as PW.8, on 04.07.2023, the trial Court has adjourned the matter for questioning under Section 313 of Cr.P.C., regarding incriminating evidence against the accused. Thereafter, the petitioner/accused has filed an application under Section 311 of Cr.P.C, on 01.08.2023. After considering the contention raised by the petitioner and the public prosecutor, the trial Court has dismissed the petition to recall the witnesses PW.1, PW.2