Gowthami vs The Additional Deputy Commissioner/Investigation O

CRL OP No. 7971 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 14-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M. NIRMAL KUMAR CRL OP No. 7971 of 2026 Gowthami D/o Rajendran, No.48, South Street, Kiliyanur Village, Orathur Post, Chidambaram Taluk, Cuddalore. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. State rep by The Additional Deputy Commissioner/Investigation Officer Prevention of Crime Against Women and Children, Vepery, Chennai – 600 007. 2. State rep by The Inspector Of Police AWPS Thirumangalam Police Station, Anna Nagar, Chennai. Crime No.12 of 2020. ..Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s): Ms.A.Akshaya For Respondents: Mrs.Sharada Vivek, Government Advocate (Crl. Side) Order Today, the case is listed today under the caption ‘For Bing Mentioned’ at the instance of the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents. __________ Page1 of 13 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ( Uploaded on: 15/07/2026 03:57:27 pm ) CRL OP No. 7971 of 2026 2. Considering the submission of the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side), paragraphs 7 and 8 of the order dated 16.04.2026 shall be replaced as follows: “7. Further, under Section 4 of the SC/ST Act, punishment is prescribed for neglect of duty by a public