STATE OF TAMIL NADU REP BY SUB INSPECTOR OF POLICE, Thiruvarur TK PS vs DEVADOSS Advocate - THIRU. D. ASHOK KUMAR — 117/2025
Case under Indian Penal Code 1860 Section 294(b),506(2),323,326. Disposed: Contested--Acquitted on 16th March 2026.
CC - Calendar Case
CNR: TNTV130003612025
e-Filing Number
14-10-2025
Filing Number
361/2025
Filing Date
21-11-2025
Registration No
117/2025
Registration Date
05-12-2025
Court
Additional Mahila Court at Magisterial level, Tiruvarur
Judge
10-Judicial Magistrate[Additional Mahila Court],Tiruvarur
Decision Date
16th March 2026
Nature of Disposal
Contested--Acquitted
FIR Details
FIR Number
459
Police Station
TIRUVARUR TALUK P.S.,
Year
2016
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
STATE OF TAMIL NADU REP BY SUB INSPECTOR OF POLICE, Thiruvarur TK PS (Police Station)
Adv. Assistant Public Prosecutor
Respondent(s)
DEVADOSS Advocate - THIRU. D. ASHOK KUMAR
JAYALAKSHMI
Adv. THIRU. D. ASHOK KUMAR
Nagammal
Hearing History
Judge: 10-Judicial Magistrate[Additional Mahila Court],Tiruvarur
Disposed
Questioning
Trial
Trial
Framing of Charges
| Date | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 16-03-2026 | Disposed |
| 13-03-2026 | Questioning |
| 06-03-2026 | Trial |
| 20-02-2026 | Trial |
| 30-01-2026 | Framing of Charges |
Final Orders / Judgements
Case Summary: CC 117/2025 Court Decision: The court acquitted both accused (Devadoss and Jayalakshmi) on March 16, 2026. The prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt despite charges under IPC sections 294(b), 323, 326, 506(ii), and the Tamil Nadu Prevention of Harassment of Women Act. Key Reasoning: The court found that prosecution witnesses (including the complainant and eye-witness) gave contradictory and unreliable testimonies. The investigating officer's testimony alone was insufficient to establish the accused's involvement in the alleged assault. Additionally, the court noted the parties had reconciled, treating this as a personal matter suitable for settlement under BNSS Section 359. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
Case Summary: CC 117/2025 Court Decision: The court acquitted both accused (Devadoss and Jayalakshmi) on March 16, 2026. The prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt despite charges under IPC sections 294(b), 323, 326, 506(ii), and the Tamil Nadu Prevention of Harassment of Women Act. Key Reasoning: The court found that prosecution witnesses (including the complainant and eye-witness) gave contradictory and unreliable testimonies. The investigating officer's testimony alone was insufficient to establish the accused's involvement in the alleged assault. Additionally, the court noted the parties had reconciled, treating this as a personal matter suitable for settlement under BNSS Section 359. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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