Venkataraman v. State Rep By

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 21.08.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE R. HEMALATHA and Crl.M.P.No.3930 of 2023 Venkataraman ... Appellant Vs.

State Rep. by Deputy Superintendent of Police, Economic Offences Wing-II, Erode.

... Respondent (Crime No.3/2022) Prayer : Criminal Appeal filed under Section 374(2) of Criminal Procedure Code to set aside the order dated 01.03.2023 in C.C.No.73/2008 passed by the learned Special Judge/Special Court for TNPID Act, Coimbatore.

For Appellant : Mr.R.Karthikeyan For Respondent : Mr.S.Sugendran, APP (Crl. Side)

JUDGMENT

When the matter is taken up for hearing today, it is represented by the learned counsel appearing for the appellant that the sole appellant

died on 15.07.2023 and also filed a copy of the death certificate. Since no legal heir filed a petition to proceed further with the appeal within a period of one month, as per proviso to Section 394 Cr.P.C. the charge against the accused is abated.

2.According, the Criminal Appeal is dismissed as abated. Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. 21.08.2023 Index: Yes/No Internet: Yes/No Speaking/Non-Speaking order mtl To 1.State Rep. by Deputy Superintendent of Police, Economic Offences Wing-II, Erode.

2.The Special Court for TNPID Act, Coimbatore.

R. HEMALATHA, J.

mtl and Crl.M.P.No.3930 of 2023 21.08.2023