G.Mary Pushpa Santhi v. R.Krishnan
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 19-11-2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE T.V.THAMILSELVI
1. G.Mary Pushpa Santhi W/o.Murugesan, 2-315, C, Devarkuttapallai Village, Chennapalli Post, Shoolagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri District.
Petitioner(s) Vs
1. R.Krishnan S/o.Ramasamy, Mel Gummanur Village, Melmalai Post, Shoolagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri District.
Respondent(s) PRAYER Criminal Revision case filed under Section 438 r/w 442 of BNSS, prays to setting the aside the judgment passed by the Learned Additional District and Sessions Judge, Hosur, on 03.03.2025 in Crl.A.No.61 of 2024 against the STC No.198 of 2022 and consequently direct the learned Additional District and Sessions Judge, Hosur, on 03.03.2025, in Crl.A.No.61 of 2024 against STC.NO.198 of 2022 For Petitioner(s):
N.Sivaprakash For Respondent(s):
No appearance
ORDER
The petitioner has filed this revision, to set aside the judgment passed by the Learned Additional District and Sessions Judge, Hosur, on 03.03.2025 in Crl.A.No.61 of 2024 against the order passed in STC No.198 of 2022 and consequently to direct the learned Additional District and Sessions Judge, Hosur, to hear Crl.A.No.61 of 2024. The appeal was dismissed for norepresentation on 03.03.2025. Aggrieved by the said order, the accused has preferred this revision.
2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that during the pendency of the appeal, the case was transferred to the Additional District and Sessions Judge, Hosur, on the question of jurisdiction, without issuing due notice. Due to lack of communication, the petitioner was unable to appear on that day. He further submitted that the petitioner still has a valid defence and, being aged about more than 60 years, the explanation offered is bona fide and justified.
3. Notice was sent, but none appeared on behalf of the respondent. Further considering the reasons stated by the petitioner, the impugned order is liable to be set aside.
4. The appeal in Crl.A.No.61 of 2024 is ordered to be taken on file within two weeks from the date of this order; after issuing due notice to both parties, the first appellate Court is directed to proceed with the matter in accordance with law.
5.This Criminal Revision Case is ordered on the above terms. 19-11-2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes rri
To 1.R.Krishnan S/o.Ramasamy, Mel Gummanur Village, Melmalai Post, Shoolagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri District.
2.The Additional District and Sessions Judge, Hosur.
T.V.THAMILSELVI J.
rri CRL RC No. 1436 of 19-11-2025