The bail application rejected by the Special Judge, SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, in a case involving offence/s under the said Act, may be challenged in the High Court, by filing:
Verified Answer
A. Bail application under Section 439 Cr.P.C.
B. Revision under Section 397 Cr.P.C.
C. Petition under Section 482 Cr.P.C.
D. An appeal
Explanation:
Section 14A of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (as amended), provides for a direct appeal to the High Court against any judgment, sentence, or order (not being an interlocutory order) of a Special Court or an Exclusive Special Court. An order rejecting a bail application is considered an appealable order under this provision, as clarified by the Supreme Court.