D.Mohan Raj v. The State Rep By

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

Dated : 29.11.2023 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE Dr. JUSTICE G.JAYACHANDRAN D.Mohanraj ... Petitioner -vs1.The State Rep. by its, The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thirukoilur (Sub Division), Kallakurichi District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Thirukoilur Police Station, Kallakurichi District.

(Crime No.31 of 2023).

...Respondents

PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition has been filed under Section 482 of Criminal Procedure Code, to direct the learned Sessions Judge, Special Court for SC/ST (POA) Cases, Villupuram District to consider the petitioner in Bail Application in Cr.No.31 of 2023 on the file of the respondent police on the same day in the event of his surrender.

Page No.1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.J.Nandagopal For Respondents :Mr.Leonard Arul Joseph Selvam Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

ORDER

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.

29.11.2023 Internet : Yes/No Index : Yes/No rkp Page No.2/4

To

1. The Sessions Judge, Special Court for SC/ST (POA) Cases, Villupuram District.

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Thirukoilur (Sub Division), Kallakurichi District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Thirukoilur Police Station, Kallakurichi District.

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

Page No.3/4

Dr.G.JAYACHANDRAN,J.

rkp 29.11.2023 Page No.4/4