D.Soundharapandi v. The inspector of police
Case brief
What is this about?
Court allowed the CRL.O.P under Section 482 CrPC directing the Sessions Judge to dispose of the bail application on the same day of surrender. The court emphasized the bar under Section 18 of the SC/ST Act and mandatory provision of Section 15(a), ordering surrender within fifteen days and requiring the victim's opportunity.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner directed to surrender within fifteen days; Sessions Judge directed to consider bail application on day of surrender and afford victim opportunity.