Thavamani v. The Deputy Superintendent of Police,

ORDER This criminal original petition has been filed to direct the Special court for SC/ST Act at Thiruvannamalai District (Principal district and Sessions Court, Thiruvannamalai) to consider the Petitioners bail application on the same day on his surrender in Cr.No.37 of 2026 pending on the file of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Cheyyar Range, Cheyyar, Thiruvannamalai District.

2.Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner as well as the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the first and second respondents.

3.It is seen from the records that the petitioner is not a named accused in Crime No.37 of 2026. The petitioner is the brother of one Padmanabhan. The defacto complainant Jagadeesan married the sister of Padmanabhan, who is A1 in this case. The said Padmanabhan along with about 15 members of his relatives, went to question the defacto complainant and verify the well-being of his sister. It is now projected that the petitioner also accompanied the said Padmanabhan. The petitioner is aged about 74 years old. Page3 of 5

4.In view of the above factual position, there shall be a direction to the Special Court for SC/ST Act at Thiruvannamalai District (Principal District and Sessions Court, Thiruvannamalai) to consider the petitioner's bail application, preferably on the same day of his surrender, in connection with Crime No.37 of 2026 on the file of the second respondent Police and to pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, after affording due opportunity to the victim under Section 15-A of the SC/ST (PoA) Act, 1989. The petitioner shall surrender before the jurisdictional Court concerned within a period of fifteen days from the date of the receipt of a copy of this order.

¶5The Criminal Original Petition stands disposed of accordingly. 05-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order sms To

1.The Special court for SC/ST Act at Thiruvannamalai District (Principal district and Sessions Court, Thiruvannamalai) Page4 of 5

¶2The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Cheyyar Range, Cheyyar, Thiruvannamalai district. Cr.No.37 of 2026.

3.The Sub-Inspector of Police, Dusi Police Station, Dusi, Thiruvannamalai District. Cr.No.37/2026.

4.The Public Prosecutor High Court, Madras. CRLoOPoNo.o5667oofo2026 M.NIRMALoKUMAR,oJ. sms CRLoOPoNo.o5667oofo2026 05-03-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 05-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M. NIRMAL KUMAR Thavamani S/o.Ponnusami, Brahminar Street, Pazhanjur Village, Thiruvannamalai district-604 404. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Cheyyar Range, Cheyyar, Thiruvannamalai district. Cr.No.37 of 2026. 2. The Sub-Inspector of Police, Dusi Police Station, Dusi, Thiruvannamalai District. Cr.No.37/2026. 3. Jagadeesan S/o.Chidambaram, No.77, Perumal Koil Street, Kilnethapakkam Village, Cheyyar Taluk, Thiruvannamalai district. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: The criminal original petition has been filed to direct the Special court for SC/ST Act at Thiruvannamalai District (Principal district and Sessions Court, Thiruvannamalai) to consider the Petitioners bail application on the same day on his surrender in Cr.No.37 of 2026 pending on the file of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Cheyyar Range, Cheyyar, Thiruvannamalai District. Page2 of 5 For Petitioner(s): Mr.K.G.Senthil Kumar For Respondent(s): Mr.S. LEONARD ARUL JOSEPH SELVAM ADDITIONAL PP FOR R1 AND R2