Suganthi v. Deputy Superintendent Of Police

2023:MHC:5305

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 16.11.2023

CORAM

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

1.State Rep by The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Mettur Sub Division, Salem District.

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

(Crime No.357/2023) ... Respondents Prayer: Criminal Original Petition has been filed under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code, to direct the learned Principal District and Sessions Judge, Salem to accept the surrender of the petitioner and to consider the bail petition on the same day in Crime No.357 of 2023 on the file of the 2nd respondent Police.

For Petitioner : Mr.C.Deepak Kumar For Respondents : Mr.S.Udaya Kumar Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

O R D E R

This Criminal Original Petition is filed seeking direction to consider the Bail application of the petitioner herein, who apprehends arrest for the offence under SC/ST Act.

2. The prayer sought in this petition cannot be entertained in view of Section 15A of the SC/ST Act, which mandates notice to the defacto complainant. It is open to the petitioner to file an application before the Court below and seek appropriate remedy.

3. With the above observation, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of.

16.11.2023 Jeni Index : Yes / No Speaking order / Non-speaking order

To 1.The learned Principal District and Sessions Judge, Salem.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Mettur Sub Division, Salem District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Kolathur Police Station, Salem District.

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

Dr.G.JAYACHANDRAN , J.

Jeni 16.11.2023