Prem Kumar v. The State of Tamilnadu, Rep. by The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Melur
Case brief
What is this about?
Crl.A.(MD).No.212/2026; Madras High Court, Madurai Bench; Hon'ble Mrs. Justice N. Mala; decided 23.02.2026; Criminal Appeal under Section 14-A of SC/ST Act; impugned order dated 07.02.2026 in Crl.MP.No.49/2026 of III Additional District and Sessions Judge, PCR Court, Madurai; appellants Prem Kumar (A1) and Madhendran (A2); respondents State of Tamil Nadu through Dy.SP, Melur Sub Division and Inspector of Police, Melur Police Station; Crime No.39/2026; appeal dismissed as infructuous; appellants detained under Goondas Act; Detention Orders dated 16.02.2026 and 12.02.2026 in BBCDEFGISSSV.Nos.03/2026 and 04/2026; counsel: S. Muthiah Poosari Amalan for appellants, K. Sanjai Gandhi GA [Crl.Side] for State.
What did the court decide?
Recording the submission made by the learned Government Advocate [Crl.Side], and in view of the Detention Orders dated 16.02.2026 and 12.02.2026 under which appellants 1 and 2 stand detained under the Goondas Act (BBCDEFGISSSV.Nos.03/2026 and 04/2026), this Court dismissed the Criminal Appeal as infructuous; no adjudication was made on the merits of the impugned PCR Court order.