Madras High Court
CRL A(MD)/1175/2026 of Selvakumar Vs The State of Tamilnadu, Rep. by The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar, Virudhunagar on 2 November 2026
CRL A(MD) No. 1175 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 02-11-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE D.LINGESWARAN
CRL A(MD) No. 1175 of 2026
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Selvakumar
S/o. Marimuthu,
East Street, Swaminathan,
Sivakasi Taluk,
Virudhunagar District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1.The State of Tamilnadu, Rep. By
The Deputy Superintendent of Police,
Virudhunagar, Virudhunagar
Virudhunagar District.
2.State Of Tamilnadu Rep By
The Inspector Of Police,
Sivakasi East Police Station,
Virudhunagar District.
Cr. No. 520 of 2026.
3. Muthumuniyappan
S/o. Pandi,
Kaliamman Kovil Street,
Behind kavitha Textile Shop,
Sivakasi Town, Sivakasi Taluk,
Virudhunagar District-626123.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: To set aside the order of the Special Court for Trial of Cases under SC/ST (POA) Act, Virudhunagar District at Srivilliputtur, in Crl.MP.No.220 of 2026 dated 19.09.2026 and enlarge the appellant on bail in Crime No.520 of 2026 on the file of the 2nd respondent police.
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For Petitioner(s)
:M/s M.Jegadeesh Pandian
For Respondent(s)
:Mr.A.Robinson,
Additional Public Prosecutor for R1 & R2
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JUDGMENT
This petition has been filed to set aside the order of the learned Special Court for Trial of Cases under SC/ST (POA) Act, Virudhunagar District at Srivilliputtur, in Crl.MP.No.220 of 2026 dated 19.09.2026 and enlarge the appellant on bail in Crime No.520 of 2026 on the file of the 2nd respondent police.
2. The case of the prosecution is that A1, the brothel keeper had lodged a complaint of theft against the deceased. After coming out of on bail, the deceased was invited to the house of A1 wherein, the petitioner herein who is arrayed as A2 and other three were present. After the deceased entered the house of A1, they had locked the door and all the accused have stabbed the deceased and the deceased died on the spot. The specific overt act alleged against A2 was that he also stabbed the deceased.
3. It is a case of murder with previous motive. The occurrence had taken place on 26.08.2026 and the petitioner herein was arrested only on
CRL A(MD) No. 1175 of 2026 27.08.2026. The investigation is yet to be completed. All the accused are still in custody. Under such circumstances, considering the gravity of offence, this Court is not inclined to grant bail to the appellant at this stage.
4. Accordingly, this Criminal Appeal stands dismissed. 02-11-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No DSS To
1. The Special Court for Trial of Cases under SC/ST (POA) Act, Virudhunagar District at Srivilliputtur.
2. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar, Virudhunagar Virudhunagar District.
3. The Inspector Of Police, Sivakasi East Police Station, Virudhunagar District.
4. The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai Copy To : Section Officer ( VR Section ) Madurai Bench of Madras High Court
CRL A(MD) No. 1175 of 2026 D.LINGESWARAN, J. DSS CRL A(MD) No. 1175 of 2026 02-11-2026