Seerinjenath v. The State of Tamil Nadu
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, Madurai Bench (R.N. Manjula J., 09-06-2025) — modification/relaxation of bail condition in POCSO-related appeal (Crl.A.(MD)No.172 of 2025; Crime No. 843/2021, Natham P.S.) — petitioner Seerinjenath permitted reduced reporting frequency (twice monthly, 1st and 15th, 10.30 a.m.) before Special Court for POCSO Act Cases, Dindigul based on regular compliance and family circumstances — prohibition on contacting/intimidating victim and family retained, breach attracts bail revocation.
What did the court decide?
Petition allowed; the condition imposed on 13.03.2025 relaxed/modified — petitioner to appear and sign before the Special Court for POCSO Act Cases, Dindigul twice in a month (1st and 15th of every English Calendar month) at 10.30 a.m. till disposal of the appeal, with next-working-day appearance if the date is a holiday.