(1.) Before pronouncing the order in this application for quashing on merits, this Court cannot but record a note of anguish over the conduct of Mr. O. Venkatachalam, the learned counsel appearing for the respondent.
(2.) The details leading to the above observation are given under.
(3.) M. Kalirajan, the respondent herein filed a complaint on 22-10-1998 in C.C. No. 455 of 1999 before the Judicial Magistrate No. 7, Madurai against Tmt. Nagarathinam, the petitioner herein, the retired Chief Doctor as Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Government Rajaji Hospital at Madurai, stating that she committed the offence of defamation under S. 500, I.P.C. by sending the lawyer notice containing the defamatory remarks.