# L.Stephen vs The State of Tamilnadu

Court: madras High Court
Date: 2026-06-19
Petitioner: L.Stephen
Respondent: The State of Tamilnadu

[Official PDF on madras High Court website](https://mhc.tn.gov.in/judis/index.php/casestatus/viewpdf/2085567)

## Judgment text (excerpt)

Crl.OP.(MD)No.11650 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 19.06.2026 CORAM : THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR Crl.OP.(MD)No.11650 of 2026 1. L.STEPHEN 2. JOTHI @ ANNAJOTHI 3. SUYAMBU ...Petitioners/Accused Nos.1 to 3 Vs 1. The State of Tamilnadu Rep by The Deputy Superintendent of Police Kanyakumari Sub Division Kanyakumari District. 2. The Inspector of Police Anjugramam Police Station Anjugramam Kanyakumari District. Cr.No.136 of 2026. 3. Seethai ... Respondents PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 528 of BNSS Act, to direct the petitioner to surrender and consider the bail application on the same day itself by the Special Court for trial of cases under SC and ST, Prevention of Atrocities Act, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District in Cr.No.136 of 2026 on the files of the 2nd respondent, Anjugramam Police Station, Kanyakumari District and thus render justice. 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ( Uploaded on: 22/06/2026 04:44:33 pm ) Crl.OP.(MD)No.11650 of 2026 For Petitioners : M/s.S.Arul For Respondents : Mr.B.Arun Counsel for State of TN (crl.side) For R1 & R2 ORDER The present petition has been filed by the Accused Nos.1 to 3 in crime N

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