Shanmugam @ Settu v. State Rep.By Its

Crl.O.P.No.19166 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.19166 of 2024 1.Shanmugam @ Settu 2.Banumathi @ Banu 3.S.Ajith ... Petitioners Vs.

1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Omalur, Salem District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Deevattipatti Police Station, Salem District.

Crime No.386 of 2024 ...

Respondents Prayer: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of Criminal Procedure Code, pleased to direct the learned Sessions and District Judge, (Special Judge), SC/ST Act Cases, Salem District to consider the bail application filed by the petitioner on their surrender in connection with Crime No.386 of 2024 on the file of the 2nd respondent police on the same day.

For Petitioners : Mr.Camyles Gandhi For Respondents : Mr.S.Udayakumar Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

O R D E R

This Criminal Original Petition is filed seeking direction to the https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 1/2

Crl.O.P.No.19166 of 2024 Dr.G.JAYACHANDRAN,J.

rpl Special Court for SC/ST Cases, to consider the Bail application of the petitioners herein on the same day of surrender. 2.

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 Sessions and District Judge, (Special Judge), SC/ST Act Cases, Salem District 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Omalur, Salem District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Deevattipatti Police Station, Salem District. 4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras, Chennai.

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