The Inspector of Police, Perambur vs Anantharaj — 253/2025

Court Decision Summary The District Criminal Court in Tarangambadi acquitted the defendant of charges under BNS sections 296(b), 118(1), 74, and 351(3) (causing hurt, criminal intimidation, and endangering life). The court found that the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt, as the government witnesses (particularly witness 1) contradicted the complaint allegations and later reconciled with the defendant, undermining case credibility. The court applied the benefit of doubt to the accused and ordered his release under section 271(1) BNSS. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.