Kiruthika v. State Rep.By

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 21.08.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE G.JAYACHANDRAN Kiruthika ... Petitioner Vs.

1.State Rep by The Deputy Superintendent of Police, (Law and Order) O/o.the DSP, Cheyyar 2.The Inspector of Police, Moranam Police Station, Crime No.17 of 2024 ...

Respondents Prayer: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of Criminal Procedure Code, pleased to direct the learned Special Judge for Trial of Cases under SC/ST(PoA) Act, Tiruvannamalai to consider the bail application of the petitioner at the time of her surrender on the same day itself in connection with Crime No.171 of 2024 on the file of the respondent.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Saranraj For Respondents : Mr.S.Udayakumar 1/4

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. 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. 21.08.2024 rpl To 1.The Special Judge for Trial of Cases under SC/ST(PoA) Act, Tiruvannamalai 2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, (Law and Order) O/o.the DSP, Cheyyar 3.The Inspector of Police, 2/4

Moranam Police Station, 4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras, Chennai.

Dr.G.JAYACHANDRAN,J.

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