Marimuthu Mani v. The Sub-Inspector of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
The Madras High Court bench dismissed a criminal revision petition filed under Sections 397 and 401 Cr.PC seeking a recall of sentences. The petitioner was convicted but failed to surrender after a prior dismissal of suspension/exemption petitions. Finding no merit, the bench refused further adjournment and directed the state to secure the petitioner.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner must surrender; respondent directed to secure petitioner and proceed in accordance with law.