IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 19.02.2026 CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA Mano @ Manavalan ... Petitioner -Vs-

State Rep. by The Inspector of Police M-5 Ennore Police Station, Tiruvallur. ... Respondent Prayer : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 528 of B.N.S.S, to direct the IV Additional District and Sessions Court at Ponneri to expedite the trial proceedings in S.C.No. 136 of 2024 in a time bound manner without further delay.

For Petitioner : Ms.S.Thankira For Respondent : Mr.S.Santhosh Government Advocate (Crl.side)

O RDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking expeditious disposal of S.C.No. 136 of 2024 pending on the file of the learned IV Additional District and Sessions Court, Ponneri.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner, who is arrayed as the 6^th accused (A6), is currently facing trial and has been in continuous custody without being granted bail till date. He further submitted that the witnesses are available for examination. Hence, he prays for early disposal.

3. Heard learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

4. It is pertinen