Crl.A (MD) No.1289 of 2025 Crl.A(MD) No.1289 of 2025 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN,J,. and R. POORNIMA,J ADVANCE ORDER In the result, the Criminal Appeal is allowed. The judgment of conviction and sentence rendered by the learned Special Court for Trial of Cases under SC/ST (POA) Act, Thoothukudi, in S.C.No.22 of 2021, dated 23.09.2025 is set aside and the appellants are acquitted from all the charges. The appellants are directed to be released forthwith unless their detention is required in connection with any other case. Bail Bonds, if any, executed by the appellants shall stand cancelled. (G.K.I.,J.) (R.P.,J.) 04.02.2026 rm Note: Issue Today 1/1 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis