Venugobal v. The State Represented By The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 03-02-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR Venugobal S/o. Sundram, No.2/301-A, Naduvelam, Palaiyam, Poomalur, Tiruppur.

..Petitioner(s) Vs The State Represented by The Inspector of POlice Mangalam Police Station, Tiruppur City.

Crime No. 472 of 2025.

..Respondent(s) Prayer: This petition is field under Section 483 of BNNS to enlarge the petitioner on bail in Crime NO. 472 of 2025 on the file of the respondent police and thus render Justice.

For Petitioner(s):

J.Franklin

S.Valaramathi Sanjay Davidson Vignesh.K For Respondent(s):

Mr.A.Gopinath, Govt Advocate

ORDER

The petitioner, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 06.11.2025, for the offences punishable under Sections 5(1), 5(n),5(u) r/w 6 of POCSO Act, 2012 in Crime No.472 of 2025, registered on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner is a relative of the minor victim girl herein has kidnapped the victim girl and committed aggravated penetrative sexual assault on her. In the mean time the mother of the victim has lodged a complaint. Hence this case. 3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution. He further submitted that the petitioner is in judicial custody from 06.11.2025 and is ready to co-operate with the investigation. Hence, prays to grant bail to the petitioner.

4.The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent while opposing the bail to the petitioner, reiterated the prosecution case and submitted that it is a case of aggravated penetrative sexual assault and investigation in this case is not yet completed. Hence, opposed to grant bail to the petitioner.

5. I have gone through the statement recorded from the victim girl under Section 183 of BNSS which reveals that the petitioner has kidnapped the victim girl and tied thali and also committed aggravated penetrative sexual assault. and admittedly the victim is aged about 16 years and the petitioner is aged about 31 years.

6.Considering the submissions made by the learned counsel appearing on either side, nature of offence and it is a case of aggravated penetrative sexual assault and if the petitioner is released on bail he will indulge in tampering of evidence, this Court is not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner. 7.Accordingly, this criminal original petition stands dismissed. 03-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order smn

To.

1. The Inspector of POlice Mangalam Police Station, Tiruppur City.

2. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras

K.RAJASEKAR, J.

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