Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/17671/2021disposed of

Viji@Vijay v. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police

2021-11-15Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan3 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 15.11.2021 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN 1.Viji @ Vijay 2.Pitchaimani 3.Muthazhanju @ Muthannaji 4.Ravi 5.Sethu @ Sethupathi 6.Manoj @ Manojkumar ... Petitioners/Accused Rank 3,7 to 10 and 15 Vs.

State represented by its 1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Theni, Theni District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Palanichetipatti Police Station, (In Crime No.467 of 2021) ... Respondents/Complainant 3.Kalaikannan ... Respondent/Defacto Complainant Prayer: This Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of Cr.P.C., to direct the learned Additional District and Sessions Judge, Theni, (PCR Act Cases), to consider the bail application of the petitioners on the same day of their surrender before that Court in connection with Crime No.467 of 2021 on the file of the 2nd respondent after hearing the victims under Section 15(a) of the SC/ST Act.

For Petitioners : Mr.V.Selvakumar For Respondents : Mr.M.Veeranthiran, Govt. Advocate (Crl. Side) for R1 & R2.

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O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioners and the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondents 1 and 2. Considering the nature of relief to be granted, notice to the third respondent/defacto complainant is dispensed with.

2.The petitioners are figuring as accused in Crime No.467 of 2021 registered on the file of the second respondent. The petitioners undertake to surrender before the jurisdictional Court on 26.11.2021. Considering the overall facts and circumstances, this criminal original petition is disposed of on the following directions:- "(a) The petitioners shall surrender before the jurisdictional Court on 26.11.2021.

(b) The jurisdictional Court is directed to accept the said surrender and also dispose of the bail petition to be filed by the petitioners on the same day of surrender on merits and in accordance with law. (c) The petitioners as well as the police authorities are directed to intimate the defacto complainant about the proposed surrender on 26.11.2021." Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS-III) // True Copy // / /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) ias Note :In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned.

To:

1.The Additional District and Sessions Court (PCR Cases), 2/3

2.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Theni, Theni District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Palanichetipatti Police Station, 4.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

15.11.2021 RK/NS(24/11/2021) 3P 5C 3/3