On Monday, the Principal district and Sessions court of Kanchipuram issued a major directive. The court ordered the arrest of DSP M. Shankar Ganesh for negligence in a case filed under the SC/ST Atrocities Prevention Act.



    • The judge emphasized that officers of the law cannot neglect provisions meant to protect marginalized communities, stressing accountability at all levels of the police force.


  • Reason Behind the Arrest
    • An FIR was registered on august 20, 2025, connected to the incident in question.
    • Despite the FIR, the investigating officer failed to take concrete action, delaying justice.
    • The court noted that such negligence amounts to dereliction of duty and undermines the Act’s core objective of protecting vulnerable groups.
    • Hence, the court directed immediate arrest of the DSP to ensure accountability.
  • Case Background: Walajabad Bakery Violence
    • The case is linked to the Walajabad bakery violence incident.
    • The complainant alleged that police ignored the complaint despite filing the FIR.
    • DSP Ganesh had been summoned by the court during hearings, but his investigation showed serious lapses.
    • The court concluded that the officer had failed to uphold justice, leading to this unprecedented order.


  • Chaos in court Premises
    • When the arrest order was announced, the courtroom erupted in commotion.
    • Policemen initially appeared hesitant to act against their senior officer, reflecting the sensitive nature of the case.
    • A large police force was quickly deployed to maintain order and execute the arrest.
    • For a short time, rumors spread that the DSP had fled the premises, but he was later found inside the court compound.


  • Health Concerns of DSP
    • Later in the evening, DSP Ganesh’s health condition suddenly deteriorated.
    • He was immediately taken to a hospital for treatment.
    • A senior police officer stated that further legal steps would depend on medical consultations and doctors’ advice.


  • Judicial Custody
    • The court directed that DSP Ganesh be sent to judicial custody until september 22.
    • The order is being seen as a rare and strong judicial intervention against a senior police officer in tamil Nadu.
    • It underscores the judiciary’s stance that negligence in cases under the SC/ST Act will not be tolerated.
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09/09/2025 12:22 PM