Nandhini v. v.Narayanan
Case brief
What is this about?
Procedural dismissal (non-prosecution) by the Madras High Court on 16-02-2026 of a quashing petition (CRL OP No. 407 of 2023) filed by Nandhini, Proprietrix of M/s.Rithvik Medical, against proceedings in STC.No.303 of 2022 before the Judicial Magistrate, Thittagudi, initiated on complaint of Drugs Inspector V.Narayanan (Viridhachalam Range, Villupuram Zone). Dismissal rested solely on the petitioner's absence on two hearings (30.01.2026 and 16.02.2026); the merits of the quashing prayer were not addressed; no statute or case law discussed; connected CRL MP Nos. 194 & 195 of 2023 closed, no costs. Bench: A.D.Jagadish Chandira J. (single judge).
What did the court decide?
Since the petitioner was unrepresented on two consecutive hearings (30.01.2026 and 16.02.2026), she appeared not interested in prosecuting the case, and the Court had no option except to dismiss the Criminal Original Petition for non-prosecution.