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Veeramani POCSO Case: Key Accused Seek Bail, Citing FIR Delay and Investigation Progress
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Moneycontrol•24-09-2026, 21:12
Veeramani POCSO Case: Key Accused Seek Bail, Citing FIR Delay and Investigation Progress
- •Shanthi and Mahendra Simhan, associates of granite baron R Veeramani, have moved the POCSO Special Court seeking bail in the ongoing POCSO case.
- •The accused questioned the validity of the proceedings, highlighting a significant delay between the alleged 2019 offense and the FIR registration in October 2025.
- •They argued that the complainant was neither a victim nor a parent/guardian of the alleged victims, and that the investigation had substantially progressed with evidence collected.
- •The petitioners stated they have been in judicial custody for nearly four weeks without police interrogation and expressed willingness to comply with court conditions.
- •The prosecution opposed bail, asserting that all arrest procedures were strictly followed and survivor identities are being kept confidential to protect privacy.
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Shanthi and Mahendra Simhan, who are associates of Gem Granites founder R. Veeramani, moved the POCSO Special Court seeking bail.
Judge Padma adjourned the bail case and directed the prosecution to submit a detailed counter affidavit by September 29.
The duo questioned the proceeding's validity due to a long delay between the alleged 2019 offense and the 2025 FIR, noted they had spent weeks in custody without interrogation, and argued evidence was already collected.
