JUDGMENT :

Vishal Mishra, J.

1. In the wake of unprecedented and uncertain situation due to outbreak of the Novel Corona virus (COVID-19) and considering the advisories issued by the Government of India, this application has been heard and decided through video conferencing to maintain social distancing. The parties are being represented by the respective counsel through video conferencing, following the norms of social distancing/physical distancing in letter and spirit.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the parties.

3. Present appeal has been filed under Section 14-A (2) of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (hereinafter would be referred as "the Act") against the order dated 04.01.2021 passed by the Special Judge, Datia, whereby the bail application of the appellant under Section 438 of Cr.P.C. has been rejected.

4. The appellant apprehends his arrest in connection with Crime No. 501/2020 registered at Police Station Kotwali District Datia for the offence punishable under Sections 452, 323, 294, 506, 34 of IPC and under Section 3(1)(da), 3(1)(dha) of S.C.S.T. Act.

5. It is argued that appellant is a working advocate at District Court Datia. He is