Sakthivel v. The State of Tamilnadu
Case brief
What is this about?
Abatement of criminal appeal on reported death of sole appellant; all charges abated; appeal dismissed as abated; appeal under Section 415(2) of BNSS against conviction and sentence in S.C.No.276 of 2018 (Additional District and Sessions Judge, Dindigul, 19.07.2024); Crime No.102 of 2013, Thadicombu Police Station, Dindigul District; appellant/accused Sakthivel; Madurai Bench of Madras High Court; Crl.A(MD)No.726 of 2024; decision dated 04.02.2026; bench G.K. Ilanthiraiyan and R. Poornima.
What did the court decide?
All the charges against the sole appellant abate in view of his reported death. ¶19