In view of the amendments made in the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, this Court is of the view that the usual directions that were issued by this Court cannot be issued routinely in all cases. Therefore, the petitioners are directed to surrender before the trial Court within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order and on such surrender, the learned Special Judge shall deal with the matter in accordance with law, after issuing notice to the victims under Section 15 (A) of the SC/ST Act.
2. With the above directions, this Criminal Original Petition is closed.
To
1.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Samayanallur Sub Division, Madurai District.
2.The Sub Inspector of Police, Kadupatti Police Station, Madurai District.
3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai..