Sekar v. The State Rep. By The Inspector Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 06.08.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN in and Crl.M.P.No.15090 of 2025 Sekar S/o. Ramasamy Mariamman Koil Street, Adasal Village, Kolathur Post, Marakkanam Taluk, Villupuram District.

... Appellant Vs.

State rep. by Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Tindivanam, Villupuram District.

... Respondent PRAYER: Criminal Appeal is filed under Section 415(2) of Cr.P.C., to call for the records and set aside the conviction imposed in the judgment dated 31.01.2025 made in Spl.S.C.No.57 of 2021 on the file of the Court of Sessions Judge Special Court for Exclusive Trial of Cases under POCSO Act, Villupuram, by allowing this Criminal Appeal.

For Appellant : Mr.J.Ranjithkumar For Respondent : Mr.S.Raja Kumar Additional Public Prosecutor This Criminal Appeal is allowed and the judgment dated 31.01.2025 made in Spl.S.C.No.57 of 2021 on the file of the Court of Sessions Judge Special Court for Exclusive Trial of Cases under POCSO Act, Villupuram is set aside. The appellant is acquitted of all charges under Section 6 of POCSO Act, 2012.

2. It is reported by the learned counsel on either side that the appellant is now in incarceration. The appellant 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.

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To 1.The Sessions Judge, Court of Sessions Judge Special Court for Exclusive Trial of Cases under POCSO Act, Villupuram

2. Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Tindivanam, Villupuram District.

3.The Superintendent, Central Prison, Cuddalore.

4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

bkn in Crl.A.No.1170 of 2025 and Crl.M.P.No.15090 of 2025 06.08.2025