Madras High CourtCRL A/222/2024closed

Perumal v. State Rep.By

2026-03-13Honourable Mr Justice A.D.Jagadish Chandira4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 13-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA Perumal S/o. Ramakrishnan, No.24, Mottakulam, Punniyakotteeswarar Koil, Kancheepuram.

..Appellant(s) Vs State Rep.By Inspector of Police, Vishnukanchi Police Station, Kancheepuram. Cr.No.419/2018.

..Respondent(s) Prayer: This Criminal Appeal is filed under Section 374 of Cr.PC, to set aside the Judgment in New No.124 of 2019 and Special Sessions Case Old No.80 of 2018 dated 05.01.2024 on the file of the Sessions Judge, Special Court for exclusive Trial of POCSO Act Cases, Chengalpattu. For Appellant(s):

Mr.A.Antony Robson For Respondent(s):

Ms.J.R.Archana, GA (Crl.Side)

JUDGMENT

When the matter was listed on 09.03.2026, there was no representation for the appellant. Consequently, this Court directed the Registry to issue a bailable warrant against the appellant, Perumal, to be executed through the respondent, Inspector of Police, Vishnukanchi Police Station, Kancheepuram, to secure his appearance before this Court today, i.e., on 13.03.2026.

2.Today, when the matter came up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) submitted a report stating that the appellant, Perumal, passed away on 15.12.2025. A formal Death Certificate has been produced before this Court and the same is placed on record. 3.In view of the fact that the sole appellant is deceased, the appeal against the conviction and sentence stands abated. The bailable warrant issued by this Court on 09.03.2026 stands recalled.

13-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SHA

To 1.The Inspector of Police, Vishnukanchi Police Station, Kancheepuram.

2.The Sessions Judge, Special Court for Exclusive Trial of POCSO Act Cases, Chengalpattu.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA, J.

SHA 13-03-2026