Balakrishnan, v. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police, Kanyakumari

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 09/01/2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY in Crl.O.P(MD) No.23016 of 2026

1. Balakrishnan

2. Murugesa

3. Rethinamani ... Petitioners Vs The State of Tamilnadu, Rep by Inspector of Police, Kanyakumari Police Station, Kanyakumari District.

... Respondent PRAYER :- To permit the petitioners to amend the Crime No.473/2025 and offences punishable U/s.296(b), 329(4), 115(2), 324(4) and 351(3) of BNS and Sec 4 of TNPHW Act instead of Crime No.not known and offences punishable U/s.296(6) of BNS act 2023 and Sec 4 of TNPHW Act forthwith.

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For Petitioners : Mr.S.Palanivelayutham, For Respondent : Mr.A.S.Abulkalaam Azad Government Advocate (Crl.side)

ORDER

This petition has been filed to amend the crime number and the offences in Crl.O.P(MD)No.23016 of 2025.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners and the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) for the respondent police.

3. Being satisfied with the reasons stated in the petition, this Petition is ordered as prayed.

4.Registry is directed to carry out necessary amendment in the main criminal original petition and list the matter on 22.01.2026. 09.01.2026 CP TO 1.The Inspector of Police, Kanyakumari Police Station, Kanyakumari District.

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

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S.SRIMATHY,J CP

ORDER

IN CRL MP(MD) No.666 of 2026 Date : 09/01/2026 4/4