Quick Summary: Radhakrishnan asked the court to quickly look at his request to be released on bail in a case involving the SC/ST Act in Salem. The court told that his request should be looked at on the same day he turns himself in.
Radhakrishnan, the person asking for bail, is involved in a case recorded as Crime No. 71 of 2026 at the Sankari Police Station in Salem District. On February 26, 2026, he went to the High Court in Madras with his request.
Judge A.D. Jagadish Chandira was in charge of the case. Radhakrishnan wanted the main judge in Salem who handles SC/ST Act cases to look at his bail request right after he turns himself in.
"The court should look at the person's bail request, preferably on the same day he turns himself in."
This decision makes sure that Radhakrishnan's request isn't delayed without a good reason.
The court noticed that Section 18 of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, often stops immediate bail. However, the court tried to make sure the law isn't used unfairly against innocent people.
The court told Radhakrishnan to turn himself in within fifteen days after getting the court's order. His request to be released on bail should be looked at on the same day, giving him a fair chance to explain his side.
The court's decision is to speed up the process for Radhakrishnan, making sure he gets a fair chance while still following the law.
