The Madras High Court has heard a Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking to quash criminal proceedings pending before the Judicial Magistrate, Palladam.
Case Overview
Petitioner: Krishnamoorthy S/o. Subburaya Gounder Respondents:
- State (Inspector of Police, Avinashipalayam Police Station, Tiruppur – Crime No.19 of 2026)
- Mr. E. Sivasankar (Village Administrative Officer)
Prayer: Call for records in S.T.C. No. 486 of 2026 and quash the same.
The petition arises from a criminal case registered against the petitioner. The matter was listed before Hon’ble Mr. Justice M. Nirmal Kumar.
Significance
This petition invokes the High Court’s inherent/quashing powers under Section 528 BNSS (corresponding to Section 482 CrPC) to prevent abuse of process or to secure ends of justice. Common grounds in such petitions include lack of prima facie case, malicious prosecution, or procedural irregularities.
Case Details
Case Name: Krishnamoorthy v. State & Anr.
Citation/Reference: Crl.O.P. No. 15309 of 2026 & Crl.M.P. No. 9980 of 2026
Court: Madras High Court
Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice M. Nirmal Kumar
Date: June 18, 2026
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