IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 19-01-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA

1.T.R.Mouli 2.Thangavel 3.Nallammal ..Petitioners Vs The Inspector of Police, Dharapuram Police Station, Tiruppur District.

..Respondent PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C., to direct the learned Judicial Magistrate, Dharapuram, to expedite and complete the trial in CC.No.108 of 2022 by fixing a time limit to dispose the case.

For Petitioners: Mr.S.Doraiswamy For Respondent: Mr.S.Santhosh Government Advocate (crl.side)

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the learned Judicial Magistrate, Dharapuram, to expedite and complete the trial in CC.No.108 of 2022 by fixing a time limit.

2. When the matter was taken up for hearing today, the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent submitted that there are totally 4 accused in this case and the petitioners are A2 to A4. A1 has passed away. He further submitted that there are 8 witnesses in this case and the case stands posted for commencement of trial on 09.03.2026.

3. Heard learned counsel on either side and perused the materia