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Recent Posts
- THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI Crl.O.P.(MD).No.2451 of 2024 and Crl.M.P.(MD)Nos.1894 and 1895 of 2024 1. S.Sathish Kumar 2. S.Selvi 3. M.Sathya
- HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN CRL RC NO. 462 OF 2026 1. D.Sathishkumar S/o.Deiveegam, 2/134, Kattu Valavu, Kullampatti Village, Vazhappadi Taluk, Salem District. Petitioner(s) Vs 1. State Rep. by The Inspector of PoliceCrime Branch CID, OCU, Salem.
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- Justice C Kumarappan observed that while the court has to exercise its discretion in a humane and compassionate manner, considering the past conduct, there was every possibility of delaying the trial.
- Author is a Senior Advocate at the Madras High Court and an International Energy Law Consultant. He advises Indian public sector undertakings and private entities on cross-border energy, critical minerals, and ECTA trade law, with offices in Chennai, New Delhi, and a FIFO venue in Sydney.