In a recent court decision, the High Court of Madras has allowed three people—Barath, Elumalai, and Kanagavalli—a chance to have their request for bail looked at on the same day they turn themselves in. Here's what happened.
Barath and his co-petitioners asked the II Additional Sessions Judge in Puducherry to let them turn themselves in and have their bail request considered on the same day. This was related to Crime No.3 of 2025.
The case involves the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. Usually, this law makes it hard to get bail quickly. However, the court considered that this law might sometimes be used unfairly against people who are not guilty.
"There shall be a direction to consider the petitioners' bail application on the same day of their surrender."
Justice N. Sathish Kumar ordered that the petitioners must turn themselves in within fifteen days of getting the order. The judge also said that the victims should be given a chance to speak under Section 15-A of the SC/ST Act.
The court agreed to the request, meaning Barath, Elumalai, and Kanagavalli can have their bail request reviewed quickly. This decision tries to make sure that legal rules are followed while also being fair to the people accused.
This case shows how the legal system sometimes has to find a balance between strict laws and making sure everyone is treated fairly.
