Periyasamy (A14) v. The State Rep. By The Deputy Superintendent Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 24-02-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN &Crl.M.P.No.3168 of 2026 Periyasamy (A14) S/o.Sivakannu, D.No.116, kasthuribai street, kichipalayam, Salem District.

..Appellant(s) Vs

1. The State Rep. by the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Bhavani Sub-Division, Chithode Police Station.

Erode District.

2. The State Rep. by the Inspector of Police, Chithode police station, Erode District.

(Cr.No.137/2025)

3. S.Saranya W/o.Late.Chanakkiya @ John, No.3/600, Thillai Nagar, S.Periyapalayam, Tiruppur.

..Respondent(s) Prayer: This Criminal Appeal is filed under Section 14(A)(1) of ST/ST Act r/w 415(2) of BNSS, to set aside the impugned order dated 04.12.2025 passed in Crl.M.P.No.2768 of 2025 in Spl.S.C.No.16 of 2025 on the file of Principal District and Sessions Judge, Erode, thereby discharge the appellant/accused. For Appellant(s):

Mr.D.Mario Johnson

For Respondent(s):

MR.S.Balaji, Government Advocate (Crl. Side) for R1 & R2

JUDGMENT

Mr.D.Mario Johnson, learned counsel for the Appellant seeks permission to withdraw the Appeal and has made an endorsement to that effect.

2. Permission granted. The Criminal Appeal is dismissed as withdrawn. Consequently, the connected criminal miscellaneous petition is closed. 24-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order TSG To 1.The Principal District and Sessions Judge, Erode. 2.The Deputy-Superintendent of Police, Bhavani Sub-Division, Chithode Police Station, Erode District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Chithode Police Station, Erode District. (Crime No.137/2025) 4.The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court.

SUNDER MOHAN, J.

TSG &Crl.M.P.No.3168 of 2026 24-02-2026