2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 8554
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
G. GIRISH, J
TONY GEORGE – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF KERALA – Respondent
CRL.MC NO. 3660 OF 2020
Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: SHRI.RAJAGOPAL PADIPPURACKAL
For the Respondents: SRI.T.N.MANOJ, SRI.SUDHEER G.(PP)
A petitioner may withdraw a criminal miscellaneous case, leaving open the option to raise contentions in a trial court.
Headnote:In this judgment, the High Court of Kerala addressed the Criminal Miscellaneous Case No. 3660 of 2020, concerning the withdrawal of the case by the petitioner. The court found merit in the petitioner's request and granted permission. The proceedings are closed, allowing the petitioner the opportunity to raise all relevant contentions before the trial court.
Judgement Key Points
Based on the provided legal document, the key points are as follows:
- The High Court of Kerala addressed a Criminal Miscellaneous Case (Crl.M.C. No. 3660 of 2020) involving the petitioner, Tony George, and the State of Kerala (!) .
- The petitioner, represented by counsel, sought permission to withdraw the case, with the intention of retaining the right to raise all relevant contentions before the trial court (!) .
- The court granted permission for the withdrawal of the case, effectively closing the proceedings as withdrawn, and allowed the petitioner to pursue their contentions in the trial court at a later stage if desired (!) (!) .
- The order was issued by G. Girish, J, on February 10, 2026, and the proceedings were formally closed following the court’s permission (!) .
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ORDER
The learned counsel for the petitioner sought permission to withdraw the Crl.M.C., leaving open the option to raise all contentions before the Trial Court.
Permission granted.
Crl.M.C. is closed as withdrawn.
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