DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE vs SANTHAKUMAR — 2/2026

Case Summary This is a witness examination record (not a final court order) from the Special Court for SC/ST (PoA) Act cases in Tirupuratchi, dated 30.04.2026. The document records the sworn testimony of Manikandan (41 years old), a Police Sub-Inspector, who investigated Crime No. 281/2025 registered under BNS sections 96(b), 118(1), 351(3) r/w SC/ST (PoA) Act sections 3(1)(r), 3(1)(s), 3(2)(va). The witness testified about the investigation proceedings, arrest of accused Shanthakumar, evidence collection, and examination of witnesses, which was subsequently subjected to detailed cross-examination by the defense counsel. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.