B.Balaji v. State Rep.by
Case brief
What is this about?
In a criminal W.P.C under Section 482 Cr.P.C., the High Court of Madras quashed proceedings in a Special POCSO court case where the parties settled and the accused subsequently married the victim.
What did the court decide?
Quashed the proceedings in Spl.Sessions case No.105 of 2019 pending before the Special Court for Exclusive Trial of Cases under POCSO Act, Cuddalore.
What the court decided
Crl.O.P.No.5575 of 2021
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 20.10.2023
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN
Crl.O.P.No.5575 of 2021
B.Balaji
... Petitioner
Vs.
- 1.State represented by The Inspector of Police, Reddichavadi Police Station, Cuddalore District. (Crime No.137/2019)
2.V.Muthuvel
... Respondents
PRAYER:- Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C. praying to call for the records relating to the Spl. Sessions case No.105 of 2019 pending on the file of Sessions Judge, Special Court for Exclusive Trial of Cases, under POCSO Act, Cuddalore and to quash the same.
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether criminal proceedings under the POCSO Act warrant quashing upon an amicable settlement and marriage between the accused and the victim.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
B.Balaji
- respondent
State represented by The Inspector of Police, Reddichavadi Police Station, Cuddalore District
- respondent
V.Muthuvel
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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