V.Senthilrajkumar v. State Rep By The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 23-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN V.Senthilrajkumar ..Petitioner(s) Vs State rep by The Inspector of Police District Crime Branch -I, Chengelpet, Chengelpet District.

(Crime No. 2 of 2026) ..Respondent(s) Prayer:- Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of BNSS Act, 2023, pleased to enlarge the petitioner on Bail in the event of arrest pending investigation in Crime No. 2 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police and thus render Justice.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.C.S.Saravanan For Respondent(s):

Mr.P.Dhileepan Government Advocate (Criminal side)

ORDER

The petitioner apprehends arrest for the alleged offence under Sections Sections 403, 405, 420 and 120 (B) of I.P.C (314, 316, 318 (4), 61 (2) of BNS) in Crime No.2 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police seeks anticipatory bail.

2.The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner, while serving as a Senior General Manager at Mobis India Ltd., engaged several NGOs for

construction projects through the MIN foundation. It is alleged that under the guise of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), he misappropriated these funds and failed to utilise them for any CSR related activities. Hence, the complaint.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is innocent and he has been falsely implicated in this case. He further submits that the petitioner has not at all favoured any one; however, the contractor had used inferior quality building materials and thereby he was put into trouble. He further submitted that he is ready to abide by any stringent condition that may be imposed by this Court and ready to co-operate for investigation. Hence, he prays to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner. 4.The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and opposed the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

5.Taking into consideration of the totality of the circumstances and the nature of the allegations, and the facts and circumstances of this case, this Court is of the firm view that custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not necessary at this stage. Hence, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner, subject to certain conditions.

6.Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on his appearance, within a period of fifteen (15) days from the date on which the order copy is made ready, before the learned Judicial Magistrate, Chengalpet, on condition that the petitioner shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only), with two sureties each, for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Magistrate concerned, and on further conditions:

(a) If the petitioner fails to surrender before the concerned learned Magistrate within a period of fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, this order shall stand automatically cancelled;

(b) The sureties shall affix their photographs and left thumb impression in the application for surety ship (Judicial Form No.46 annexed to 'The Criminal Rules of Practice, 2019]'. The learned Magistrate shall obtain a copy of any one of identify proofs to ensure their identity;

(c) The petitioner shall report before the respondent police daily at 10.30 am and 5.30 pm. for a period of two weeks and thereafter as and when required;

(d) On breach of any of the aforesaid conditions, the learned Magistrate/Trial Court is entitled to take appropriate actions against the petitioner in accordance with law as if the conditions have been imposed and the petitioner released on anticipatory bail by the learned Magistrate/Trial Court himself as laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in P.K.Shaji v. State of Kerala [(2005) AIR SCW 5560];

C.KUMARAPPAN, J.

(e) If the petitioner thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of BNS Act.

23-03-2026 ep Note:

1. Registry is directed to forthwith upload this order in the Official Website of this Court.

2. All concerned to act on this order being uploaded in Official Website of this Court without insisting on certified hard copies. To be noted, this order when uploaded in the official website of this Court will be watermarked and will also have a QR code. To 1.The Judicial Magistrate, Chengalpet.

2.The Inspector of Police District Crime Branch -1, Chengelpet, Chengelpet District.

3.The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras.