Jinolin Jacob v. The State of Tamilnadu Rep.by
Case brief
What is this about?
Madurai Bench of Madras High Court; Judge R. Vijayakumar; decision dated 01.06.2026; Crl.OP.(MD)No.8895 of 2026; expedited trial / speedy disposal request under Section 528 BNSS; C.C.No.397 of 2024 pending before Judicial Magistrate No.II, Kuzhithurai; underlying FIR Cr.No.263 of 2024 of Pudukadai Police Station, Kanyakumari District; sole accused/petitioner Jinolin Jacob; respondents State of Tamil Nadu and Shibu; advocates K. Elis Chitra Devi (petitioner) and V. Moushica (State, criminal side); summons to L.W.1-L.W.3 for 20.01.2023 not complied with; adjournments to 07.04.2026 and 02.07.2026; directions to complete trial on or before 31.12.2026 and for police to marshal witnesses each hearing date; petition disposed of; petitioner's motive to travel abroad for avocation.
What did the court decide?
Directions issued to expedite the trial in C.C.No.397 of 2024 and dispose of it on or before 31.12.2026, and to the first respondent police to marshal the witnesses on every hearing date without delay; the Criminal Original Petition stands disposed of.