CRL A. NO. 1402 of 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 04-09-2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE T.V.THAMILSELVI CRL A NO. 1402 of 2025 Tamil Nadu Cements Corporation Limited, Rep. By its power of attorney P.Paneer S/o.Periyasamy, Assistant Manager Marketing, Marketing Regional Officer, Trichy. Now Rep. By Mr.R.Jayachandiran, Unit Head (Old Plant) Tamil Nadu Cements Corporation Ltd., Ariyalur – 621 729. Petitioner(s) Vs M.Vellaisamy S/o.Muthusamy Respondent(s) PRAYER: Criminal Appeal filed under Section 378 of Cr.P.C and 419 of BNSS, praying to set aside the acquittal order in STC.No.323 of 2017 dated 20.03.2023 on the file of Judicial Magistrate No.1, Ariyalur. For Petitioner(s): Mr.A.Sivaji For Respondent(s): Mr.V.Meganathan Government Advocate (Crl.Side) 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ORDER This Criminal Appeal has been filed by the petitioner seeking to set aside the acquittal order passed in STC.No.323 of 2017 dated 20.03.2023 on the file of the Judicial Magistrate No.I, Ariyalur. 2. The learned counsel for the appellant submitted that, due to non- appearance, the petition was dismissed by the trial Court. He further submitted that owing to lack of communication, he was unable to appear before the Court. 3. Heard, Mr.A.Sivaji, learned counsel appearing for the appellant, and Mr.V.Meganathan, learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) appearing for the respondent. 4. On considering the submissions of both sides and upon perusal of the records, this Court finds the reason assigned by the appellant to be justifiable. The appellant is directed to co-operate with the proceedings. 5. Accordingly, this Criminal Appeal is allowed. 04.09.2025 Index : Yes/No Neutral citation : Yes/No Speaking/non-speaking order rri To 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 1. The Judicial Magistrate No.1, Ariyalur. 2. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis T.V.THAMILSELVI , J. rri CRL A NO. 1402 of 2025 04.09.2025 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis