P.Daniel v. the State of Tamilnadu, the Inspector of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
Criminal revision dismissed — Madras HC (P. Velmurugan, J., 03.02.2025) upholds refusal to discharge A4 (P.Daniel) charged under Section 120-B IPC in C.C.No.368 of 2021 (Crime No.464 of 2011, Cyber Crime Branch, Vepery; data/theft-and-conspiracy case involving M/s.B.S.Pyromatic India Pvt. Ltd.). Prima facie case found on co-accused A2's confession statement (A2 is petitioner's wife) and witness statements under Section 164(3) Cr.P.C.; involvement left to trial. Original FIR charges: IPC Ss.379, 381, 406, 506(Part 1), 120-B r/w IT Act Ss.66, 66-C; altered to Ss.408, 120-B IPC r/w Ss.66, 66-C I.T.Act; A1–A3 charge-sheeted under Ss.120-B, 408 IPC r/w S.66 I.T.Act. Discharge sought via S.239 Cr.P.C.; revision filed under Ss.438 & 442 BNSS 2023. Trial directed to be expedited day-to-day.
What did the court decide?
No relief to the petitioner; the Criminal Revision Case is dismissed and the connected miscellaneous petition (Crl.M.P.No.111 of 2025) is closed. The trial court is directed to expedite the trial in C.C.No.368 of 2021 on a day-to-day basis and dispose of it on merits in accordance with law.