Quick Summary: Sundaraj @ Sudhakar and Gowri Shankar were granted bail after being accused under the SC/ST Act. The case involved allegations of assault and derogatory remarks against a Panchayat President.
Sundaraj @ Sudhakar and Gowri Shankar were arrested on July 29, 2025, for allegedly attacking the Panchayat President of Kayarambedu Village, who belongs to a Scheduled Caste. The charges included assault and using insulting language related to her caste.
The complainant, a Panchayat President, claimed that she and her husband were attacked by Sundaraj and others due to previous grudges. The alleged assault involved iron pipes and insulting remarks.
"The first accused along with other accused have insulted the complainant and her husband by using her caste name and said offensive words."
The defense argued that Sundaraj and Gowri Shankar were wrongly accused and were not present at the scene. They claimed the grudge was only between the complainant and another accused.
Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan granted bail, considering the time already spent in custody. The bail conditions included a payment of Rs.10,000 and daily check-ins with the police for two weeks.
"Considering the time spent in jail by the appellants, this Court is inclined to grant bail."
The court decided to grant bail to Sundaraj @ Sudhakar and Gowri Shankar, taking into account the time they had already spent in jail and the conditions they agreed to follow.
