Chandran v. The State Rep. by Inspector of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, CRL RC No. 472 of 2026 (& Crl.M.P. Nos. 3573 & 3574 of 2026), Sunder Mohan J., decided 26-02-2026. Revision under Section 438 of BNSS by Chandran S/o.Nanjan against the State (Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Nilgiris), challenging the order dated 19.02.2026 in C.C.No. 194/2025, CJM Udhagamandalam, whereby P.W.1 was examined and two documents marked in the petitioner's absence. Dismissed: witness having been produced, no procedural violation; right to recall witness and cross-examine preserved.
What did the court decide?
Since the witness was produced before the Court on the date on which evidence was recorded, the learned Chief Judicial Magistrate cannot be said to have violated any procedure in examining the witness, notwithstanding the absence of the petitioner and his counsel; accordingly the revision fails.