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

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 22-09-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE T.V.THAMILSELVI

1. PRASHANTH S/o.Sivakumar, No.515, Ramani Kovil Street, Vatrapudhur, Kanalapadi, Tiruvannamalai-606 611.

Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The State Rep by, The Inspector of Police, Cyber Crime Police Station, Chennai South Region, St.Thomas Mount, Chennai-600 018.

Respondent(s) PRAYER To set aside the order of dismissal for default in Crl.M.P.No.565/2025 in Spl.SC No.9/2025 which is on the file of Special Court for the Exclusive Trial of POCSO ACT Cases.

For Petitioner(s):

L. Infant Dinesh A.John K.Ragavan S.Mohankumar A.Arun Prashanth For Respondent(s):

Dr.C.E. Pratap Government Advocate (Crl.

Side)

ORDER

This Criminal Revision Case has been filed to set aside the order of dismissal for default in Crl.M.P.No.565/2025 in Spl.SC No.9/2025 which is on the file of Special Court for the Exclusive Trial of POCSO ACT Cases.

2. The petitioner herein filed Crl.MP. No. 565 of 2024 in Cr. No. 47 of 2024 in Spl.S.C No. 09 of 2025 to discharge the petitioner in Spl.SC No.9/2025 but the said petition was dismissed for default. Challenging the same, the petitioner filed this Criminal Revision Case.

3. Heard both sides.

4. Considering the facts of the case, this Court is inclined to one more opportunity to the petitioner. Accordingly, order of dismissal for default in Crl.M.P.No.565/2025 in Spl.SC No.9/2025 is set aside. Further, the petitioner is directed to cooperate for the proceedings.

5. In the result, this Criminal Revision Case is disposed of. 22-09-2025 pbl Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To The Special Court for the Exclusive Trial of POCSO ACT Cases

T.V.THAMILSELVI J.

CRL RC No. 1739 of 22-09-2025