Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/12773/2026dismissed

Thanalakshmi v. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By The Sub Inspector Of Police, Awps-Theni

2026-06-30Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 30.06.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR Crl.OP.(MD)No.12773 of 2026 and Crl.MP(MD) Nos.12532, 12541 of 2026 Thanalakshmi ... Petitioner Vs

1. State of Tamilnadu Rep by The Sub Inspector of Police, AWPS-Theni, Theni District.

(Crime No. 48 of 2025).

2. Niranjana Devi ... Respondents PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of BNSS Act, to call for the records of the pertaining to be impugned charge sheet under C.C.No. 715 of 2025 on the file of the learned Additional Mahila Court, Theni and to quash the same as illegal.

For Petitioner : Ms.Dharshini for Mr.Nithinkaanth J I For Respondents : Mr.Mr.G.Ganesh Kumar Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for R1 1/4

ORDER

The present petition has been filed by the petitioner/5th accused in CC No.715 of 2025 on the file of the Additional Mahila Court, Theni seeking to quash the charge sheet, wherein, the petitioner is charged with the offences punishable under Sections 85, 296(b), 115(2), 351(2) of BNS and Section 4 of Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act. 2.Perusal of the charge sheet reveals that the petitioner along with A1 are said to have harassed the defacto complainant. 3.According to the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, the petitioner is no way connected with the matrimonial dispute between A1 and the defacto complainant.

4.Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and perused the material records.

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5.As could be seen from the charge sheet, there are specific overt act have been alleged as against the petitioner herein and in such circumstances, this Court does not find any reason to quash the chargesheet, especially when there are no legally acceptable grounds.

6.Considering the fact that the petitioner is a lady, her personal appearance shall be dispensed with by the trial Court unless specifically directed to appear before the trial Court. In view of the delibrations, this Criminal Original Petition is dismissed. Consequently connected Miscellaneous Petitions are closed.

30.06.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No PNM To 1.The Judicial Magistrate, Additional Mahila Court, Theni

2. The Sub Inspector of Police, AWPS-Theni, Theni District.

3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

PNM ORDER MADE IN Crl.OP.(MD)No.12773 of 2026 and Crl.MP(MD) Nos.12532, 12541 of 2026 30.06.2026 4/4