Govindasamy v. The State Rep By

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

Dated:05.12.2023 Coram:

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE G.JAYACHANDRAN Govindasamy .. Petitioner /versus/ 1.The State represented by The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Kallakuruchi.

2.The Sub Inspector of Police, Chinnasalem Police Station, Kallakuruchi.

3.Dhavamani .. Respondents Criminal Original Petition has been filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C., to direct the Principal District Judge, Special Court for SC/ST Cases, Villupuram to consider the bail application on the same day for the petitioner in Crime No.679 of 2023 pending on the file of the respondent police.

For Petitioner :Mr.R.Vivekananthan For Respondents :Mr.Leonard Arul Joseph Selvam Governmet Advocate (Crl.Side) ---------

ORDER

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

2.There is a provision under Section 15-A of the SC/ST Act, which mandate that before entertaining any petition for bail, the victim/defacto complainant should be informed and put to notice. In such circumstances, the prayer sought in this petition shall be considered without any violation of the mandatory provision. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of. 05.12.2023 Index:yes/no ari To

1. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Kallakuruchi. 2.The Sub Inspector of Police, Chinnasalem Police Station,Kallakuruchi.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

DR.G.JAYACHANDRAN,J.

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