HARISH KUMAR Vs. THE STATE OF JHARKHAND

JUDGEMENT

(1.) On 28.09.2016, a detail order was passed in this case after taking note of the recent amendments made in the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 and the matter was fixed for 18.11.2016. Thereafter, the matter was adjourned for 29.11.2016.

(2.) The issue involved in the instant cases is whether an anticipatory bail application under Sec. 438 of the Crimial P.C. is maintainable or an appeal under Sec. 14-A of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act is required to be filed.

(3.) Further, Sec. 14-A of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act reads as under:-