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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
K.K.RAMAKRISHNAN
Rajarathinam – Appellant
Versus
State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sipcot Police Station – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. appeals filed against dismissal of discharge petitions. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. background murder case and conspiracy details. (Para 4) |
| 3. violation of sc/st rules concerns raised. (Para 5 , 6 , 7 , 8) |
| 4. final report delay does not invalidate proceedings. (Para 10 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 17) |
| 5. criminal appeals dismissed with trial directions. (Para 20 , 21) |
JUDGMENT :
K.K.RAMAKRISHNAN, J.
Accused Nos.3, 5, 8 and 13 have filed the criminal appeal in Crl.A.(MD). No.118 of 2026 under section 14-A (1) of SC and ST (POA) Act, challenging the dismissal of discharge petition vide impugned order in Crl.M.P.No.278 of 2025 in S.C.No.25 of 2023 on the file of Special Court for Trial of Cases under SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, Thoothukudi, dated 29.12.2025.
2. Similarly, Accused No.A2, A4, A9, A10 and A11 have filed the criminal appeal in Crl.A.(MD) No.176 of 2026 under section 14-A (1I) of SC and ST (POA) Act, challenging the dismissal of discharge petition vide impugned order in Crl.M.PNo.279 of 2025 in S.C.No.25 of 2023 on the file of the Special Court for Trial of Cases under SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, Thoothukudi dated 29.12.2025.
3. Accused No.A1 and A 12 have f
Delay in filing a final report under the SC/ST Act, if duly explained, does not invalidate proceedings, especially in cases involving severe offenses like murder or conspiracy.
Delays in filing a final report under SC/ST Act do not invalidate proceedings unless they cause prejudice; the procedural timeliness is not an absolute ground for discharge.
Murder – Mere fact that deceased belonged to a Scheduled Tribe does not, ipso facto, attract provisions of Sections 3(2)(v) and 3(2)(vi) of SC/ST Act, 1989.
Appellate interference in acquittal appeals limited to perverse findings or sole guilt view; unexplained FIR delay, testimony contradictions, enmity motive, non-corroborative medicals, and SC/ST inve....
Adherence to established departmental practices prior to new directives is crucial when determining disciplinary action against public servants in the context of procedural compliance.
The court emphasized the necessity for Investigating Officers to comply with judicial orders for further investigation, highlighting the importance of timely justice and the rights of complainants.
The main legal point established in the judgment is the importance of prompt lodging of reports to avoid embellishments and afterthoughts, as well as the need for a proper explanation for any delay i....
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