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Gem Veeramany Case: Shanthi, Mahendra Simman Bail Plea Verdict Postponed!
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News18•29-09-2026, 15:20
Gem Veeramany Case: Shanthi, Mahendra Simman Bail Plea Verdict Postponed!
- •Chennai POCSO court postponed the verdict on the bail pleas of Shanthi and Mahendra Simman in the Gem Veeramany case.
- •Veeramany, owner of Gem Granites, and accomplices Shanthi and Mahendra Simman, were arrested on August 28 for sexually assaulting minors.
- •Shanthi and Mahendra Simman filed bail applications in the Chennai POCSO Special Court.
- •Police stated Shanthi received Rs 24.63 lakh from Veeramany to destroy evidence related to the case.
- •Police argued that Shanthi and Mahendra Simman might tamper with witnesses, intimidate victims, or flee abroad if granted bail.
Key Questions Answered
The Chennai POCSO Special Court has postponed its verdict on the bail pleas filed by Shanthi and Mahendra Simman.
Police argued against granting bail, stating that Shanthi received Rs 24.63 lakh from Veeramany to destroy evidence, electronic devices require forensic examination, and the accused might tamper with witnesses, intimidate victims, or flee abroad.
The defense argued that the petitioners were not arrested properly, were not produced before the court within 24 hours, and that police custody and investigations were already completed with no further need to keep them in prison.
