Seematti v. The State Rep. by, The Inspector of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
CRL OP No. 20399 of 2026, High Court of Judicature at Madras, decided 29-07-2026 by D. Bharatha Chakravarthy, J. Speedy-trial/expedition petition under Section 528 of BNSS concerning S.C.No.33 of 2026 before the Exclusive Trial of SC/ST Act Court, Cuddalore; cause title references Crime No.1748 of 2020 (Veppur PS) while the order body refers to Crime No.654 of 2022; case of 2022 at charge-framing stage; 13 witnesses; one-year completion directive measured from receipt of web-copy; petitioner Seematti; counsel P. Priyavarathan (petitioner) and R. Rajasekaran, Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) (respondent).
What did the court decide?
Direction issued for expedition of the trial in S.C.No.33 of 2026: petitioner and prosecution to co-operate for early disposal, and the Special Court for Exclusive Trial of Cases under SC/ST Act to complete the trial not later than one year from receipt of the web-copy of the order; Criminal Original Petition disposed of accordingly.