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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J
C.Arunkumar – Appellant
Versus
The State of Tamilnadu – Respondent
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| 1. petition to quash fir for unlawful assembly (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. peaceful dissent assembly warrants no investigation (Para 3) |
| 3. fir quashed for all accused (Para 4 , 5) |
ORDER
The present petition has been filed by the accused No.36 in crime No.12 of 2022 on the file of the first respondent police seeking to quash the F.I.R. wherein the petitioner is alleged to have committed offences under Sections
143, 269 and 270 of IPC.
2. A perusal of the F.I.R. reveals that the petitioner along with 44 other accused persons, have unlawfully assembled before the Pavoorchatram Bus Stand and raised slogans as against the State Government of Punjab for not providing adequate protection to the Hon'ble Prime Minister. The petitioner has been charged for violating the COVID-19 protocol.
3. Considering the fact that the petitioner and others have assembled only to express their dissent, in a democratic manner and especially when no violence has been happened pursuant to their unlawful assembly, this Court does not find any reason to direct the police officials to continue with the investigation.
4. In view of the above said facts, F.I.R. in crime No.12 of 2022, shall stand quashed not only wit
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