Thamotharan v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 05.11.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN Thamotharan, ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by the Sub Inspector of Police, Pavoorchatram Police Station, Tenkasi District.

In Crime No.402/2025.

2. Muthusamy, ... Respondents PRAYER :- This Petition is filed under Section 528 BNSS, to call for the records of the FIR in Cr.No.402 of 2025 pending on the file of 1st respondent police and Quash the same as illegal and violation of law. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Chengizkhan, For Respondents : Mr.K.Sanjai Gandhi, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for R1

ORDER

The petitioner sought for quashing of the impugned FIR for the alleged offences under Sections 281 and 152 (a) BNS 2023. 1/4

2. . The gist of the allegation is that the petitioner had ridden his bike in a rash and negligent manner and dashed against the cycle ridden by the defacto complainant's son, who was aged about 15 years and caused injuries to him and thus, committed the aforesaid offence.

3. Admittedly, the petitioner and the second respondent have now entered into a compromise and decided to give a quietus to the entire dispute. The parties have filed a joint compromise memo dated 07.10.2025

4. The petitioner and the second respondent / defacto complainant are present before this Court in person. They are identified by M/s.T.Senthil Rani, SSI, Pavoorchatram Police Station, Tenkasi District. All the parties confirmed the compromise arrived at between them.

5. Considering the nature of the offences and the compromise arrived between the parties, this Court is of the view that no useful purpose would be served by keeping the impugned FIR pending 2/4

investigation. Accordingly, the impugned FIR in Crime No.402 of 2025 is quashed and the Criminal Original Petition stands allowed. 05.11.2025 Index: Yes/No Internet"Yes/No NCC:Yes/No LS TO

1. The Sub Inspector of Police, Pavoorchatram Police Station, Tenkasi District.

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

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