Rajesh v. Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 06-10-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE T.V.THAMILSELVI

1. RAJESH S/o Manimaran, No.17/29, 2nd Main Road, Ags Colony, Velacherry, Chennai 600042 Appellant(s) Vs

1. Inspector Of Police B4 High Court Police Station, Chennai 600104 (crime No.13/2016) Respondent(s) PRAYER To Set aside the Judgment passed by the Honble VII Additional Sessions Judge at Chennai in SC.135/2017 dated 08.08.2023 and pass such further or other orders as this Honble court For Appellant(s):

M/s. K.Kannan R.Ravichandran

V.Muthupandi ----------- Affidavit Filed For Defacto Complainant (a. Manimaran) Joint Compromise Affidavit Filed For Respondent(s):

Mr . V. Meganathan Government Advocate crl. side ADVANCE ORDER This Criminal Appeal is allowed and the judgment dated 08.08.2023 passed in S.C No. 135 of 2017 on the file of the learned VII Additional Sessions Judge, Chennai, is set aside. The appellant is acquitted of all charges under Sections 341, 294(b), 326 and 307 IPC.

2. It is reported by the learned counsel on either side that the appellant is now in incarceration. The appellant/accused is directed to be set at liberty forthwith unless his custody is otherwise required in connection with any other case. Fine amount, if any paid, shall be refunded to the appellant forthwith. Bail bond, if any executed, shall stand cancelled.

3. The detailed order will follow.

06-10-2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To 1.The VII Additional Sessions Judge, Chennai.

2. The Inspector Of Police B4 High Court Police Station, Chennai 600104. 3.The Superintendent, Puzhal Prison, Chennai.

4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

Note : Issue order copy today.

T.V.THAMILSELVI J.

pbl ADVANCE ORDER in 06-10-2025