Manikandan v. State of Tamilnadu rep by The Assistant Commissioner of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
Short single-judge order, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, decided 16.07.2026. Petition under Section 528 BNSS by five accused in Crime No. 431 of 2026 (Tallakulam Police Station) seeking same-day consideration of their bail application upon surrender before the Special Court for SC/ST (POA), Madurai District. Court issued the requested direction with safeguard of due opportunity to the defacto complainant, fixed surrender deadline 28.07.2026, and allowed the petition. No precedents cited; no quantum involved.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the Special Court for SC/ST (POA), Madurai District to consider the bail application of the petitioners on the same day of surrender in Crime No.431 of 2026, after giving due opportunity to the defacto complainant; petitioners to surrender on or before 28.07.2026. ¶21