Amutha v. State Rep By

Crl.O.P.No.18936 of 2024

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 08.08.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE G.JAYACHANDRAN Crl.O.P.No.18936 of 2024 1.Amutha 2.Preetha Priya ... Petitioners Vs.

The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Virugambakkam, Koyambedu, Chennai District.

Crime No.22 of 2024 ... Respondent Prayer: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of Criminal Procedure Code, pleased to direct the learned Principal District and Sessions Judge, Chennai to consider the petitioners bail application on the same day of their surrender in connection with Crime No.22 of 2024 on the file of the Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Virugambakkam, Koyambedu, Chennai District.

For Petitioners : Mr.S.Arivazhagan For Respondent : Mr.S.Udayakumar Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

O R D E R

This Criminal Original Petition is filed seeking direction to the Special Court for SC/ST Cases, to consider the Bail application of the petitioners herein on the same day of surrender. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 1/2

Crl.O.P.No.18936 of 2024 Dr.G.JAYACHANDRAN,J.

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The direction prayed cannot be granted in view of Section 15A of the SC & ST Act. Hence, the petitioners can approach the Court below for bail and the same will be considered in accordance with law without violating the spirit of Section 15A of the SC & ST Act. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of. 08.08.2024 rpl To 1.The Principal District and Sessions Judge, Chennai 2.The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Virugambakkam, Koyambedu, Chennai District.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras, Chennai.

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