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D.Saranya v. The Deputy Superintendent of Police

Madras HC8 Apr 2026CRL OP/8880/2026

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What is this about?

Petitioner sought a direction that the Special Court for SC/ST (PoA) Act cases consider her bail application on the day of surrender in a caste-abuse and assault case. The court directed the Special Court to consider the bail application on the same day of surrender, with opportunity to victims under Section 15-A, and to surrender within fifteen days.

What did the court decide?

Direction to Special Court, Coimbatore, to consider petitioner's bail application in Crime No.243 of 2026 on same day of surrender; surrender within fifteen days.

D.Saranya Vs The Deputy Superintendent of Police — Caste Atrocities | Madras HC (2026)

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CRL OP No. 8880 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 08-04-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M. NIRMAL KUMAR

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CRL OP No. 8880 of 2026

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D.Saranya W/o. M. Dhanasekaran, 311/5, Site No.4, Jeya Jothi Nagar, Peedampalli, Coimbatore.

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..Petitioner(s)

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The Deputy Superintendent of Police Karumathapatty Sub Division Coimbatore District.

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The Inspector of Police Sulur Police Station, Salem District.

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Selvaraj S/o. Rangan, 3/73, Indra Nagar West, Pattan, Sulur Taluk.

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..Respondent(s)

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PRAYER: The criminal original petition filed under Section 528 BNSS, to direct the Special Court for the exclusive trial of cases registered under SC/ST (POA) Act, Coimbatore, to consider the bail application of the petitioner on merits in connection with the case in Crime No.243 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, on the same day of her surrender and pass such order or further or other orders as this Honorable Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render justice.

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For Petitioner(s): M/s.J.ANDREA ANJALIN for Mr. G. Paramasivam

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For Respondent(s): Mr.LEONARD ARUL JOSEPH SELVAM ADDITIONAL PUBLIC PROSECUTON for R1 and R2

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CRL OP No. 8880 of 2026

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ORDER

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This Criminal Original Petition has been filed seeking a direction to direct the Special Court for the exclusive trial of cases registered under SC/ST (POA) Act, Coimbatore, to consider the bail application of the petitioner on merits in connection with the case in Crime No.243 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, on the same day of her surrender.

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

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3.It is seen from the records that victim is the grandfather of Sathiya, who is studying in the 11^th standard. In the same class, one Dharun is also studying. Sathiya had complained to the school teacher stating that there was a mistake in the calculation of marks, based on which Dharun’s marks sheet was corrected and his marks were reduced. Aggrieved by the same, Dharun abused Sathiya and informed his parents, who also abused the victim girl. Following the same, when Sathiya’s grandfather was present, the petitioner, who is the mother of Dharun along with the others abused them in a public place by calling out their caste name and also assaulted them and caused grievous injuries. The second victim is a minor girl. Everything had happened in the public place and in

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public view. Thereafter, the defacto complainant had admitted to the hospital. Intimation was sent from the hospital to the police and the police have registered case. Initially CSR No.290 of 2026 was assigned on 17.03.2026 and

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thereafter, after three days FIR in Crime No.243 of 2026 has been registered.

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In view of the above factual position, there shall be a direction to the the Special Court for the exclusive trial of cases registered under SC/ST (POA) Act, Coimbatore, to consider the petitioner's bail application, preferably on the same day of his surrender, in connection with Crime No.243 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 victims 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.

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5. The Criminal Original Petition stands disposed of accordingly.

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08-04-2026

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Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No sms

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CRL OP No. 8880 of 2026

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The Deputy Superintendent of Police Karumathapatty Sub Division Coimbatore District.

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The Inspector of Police Sulur Police Station, Salem District.

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The Public Prosecutor High Court, Madras.

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CRL OP No. 8880 of 2026

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M.NIRMAL KUMAR, J.

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sms

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CRL OP No. 8880 of 2026

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08-04-2026

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