Mahendran v. The State Rep by The Inspector of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
Compromise quash petition DISMISSED by Madras High Court (21-07-2026, D. Bharatha Chakravarthy, J.). Quash of Spl.S.C.No.164 of 2025 (Fast Track Mahila Court, Erode) under Section 528 BNSS refused because the victim child is still a minor and her consent cannot be recorded despite a pleaded love affair; liberty reserved to petitioner to approach at the appropriate stage; connected Crl.M.P.Nos. 12196 & 12197 of 2026 closed. Originates from Crime No.7 of 2025, All Women Police Station, Sathyamangalam, Erode. Parties: Mahendran (petitioner) v. State and Latha. Keywords: minor victim, consent, compromise quash, special sessions case, BNSS S.528. Neutral Citation: No.
What did the court decide?
Liberty given to the petitioner to approach at the appropriate stage; connected miscellaneous petitions (Crl.M.P.Nos. 12196 & 12197 of 2026) closed.