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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
N. SATHISH KUMAR, J
Anandharaj – Appellant
Versus
State Rep. by Inspector of Police All Women Police Station Vridhachalam – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. compromise memo submitted by victim. (Para 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. seriousness of offences involving minors. (Para 5 , 6) |
| 3. court's view on adolescent relationships. (Para 7 , 8 , 9) |
| 4. criteria for quashing non-compoundable offences. (Para 10 , 11) |
| 5. court's decision on quashing the proceedings. (Para 12) |
O R D E R
This Criminal Original Petition has been filed to quash the proceedings in connection with Spl.S.C.No.126 of 2023 for the offences under Sections 366 and 344 of IPC , Sections 5 (l), 6 and 17 of POCSO Act and Sections 9 , 10, of Prohibition of Child Marriage Act , pending on the file of Sessions Judge, Mahila Court, Cuddalore, Cuddalore District on the ground of compromise.
2. The crux of the allegations is that at the time of alleged occurrence i.e. on 28.03.2023, the victim girl was aged 17 ½ years. The victim girl while studying in school, had developed connection with the first petitioner and they are said to have married with the help of the second petitioner who is the paternal uncle of first petitioner. Thereby, the accused are prosecuted based on the complaint lodged by the second respondent/father of the victim girl.
3. Now it is stated by both sides that
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