Velu Perumal v. The State Of Tamil Nadu Represented By The Inspector Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 26-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN Velu Perumal, S/o.Perumal, No.90, Quarters 2nd Street, Musaravakkam, Kancheepuram - 631551.

...Petitioner/A2

Vs The State of Tamil Nadu represented by The Inspector of Police, B-4 Baluchettychatram Police Station.

Kancheepuram District - 631551.

(Crime No. 335/2025)

...Respondent/

Complainant Prayer : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 438 of Cr.P.C.,/482 of BNSS, to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of arrest in Cr.No.335 /2025 on the file of the Inspector of Police, B-4 Baluchettychatram Police Station. For Petitioner:

Mr.V.S.Malola Narasimhan For Respondent:

Mr.P.Dhileepan Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

ORDER

The petitioner/A2, who apprehends arrest for the alleged offences under Sections 294(b), 420, 324 and 506(2) of the Indian Penal Code in Crime No.335 of 2025, on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner/A2, along with other accused, promised to get a Government job and thereby received Rs.4,00,000/- (Rupees Four Lakhs Only) from the de-facto complainant in their Joint Account. Hence, the case.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner/A2 submitted that the petitioner is innocent and he has not committed any offence as alleged by the de-facto complainant and he has been falsely implicated in this case. He further submitted that the petitioner is ready to abide by any stringent condition that may be imposed by this Court and he is ready to cooperate for investigation. Hence, he prays to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution's case and submitted that the occurrence took place on 14.04.2023. Hence, he opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

5. Heard the submission made by the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

6. According to the prosecution, the occurrence took place on 14.04.2023. The prosecution's case is that this petitioner/A2, along with other accused, promised to get a Government job and thereby received Rs.4,00,000/- (Rupees Four Lakhs Only) in their Joint Account. From the above factual position, this Court also finds fault with the de-facto complainant. However, taking into consideration that the occurrence took place on 14.04.2023 and the FIR was registered on 07.11.2025, at this length of time, no custodial interrogation of the petitioner is required. Hence, this Court is inclined to enlarge the petitioner on anticipatory bail, subject to certain conditions:

7. Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on anticipatory 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 No.1, Kancheepuram, on condition that the petitioner shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.20,000/- (Rupees Twenty 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 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, twice a day at 10.30 a.m., and 5.30 p.m., for a period of thirty (30) days and thereafter, as and when required for the interrogation;

(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];

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

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To

1. The Judicial Magistrate No.1, Kancheepuram.

2. The Inspector of Police, B-4 Baluchettychatram Police Station.

Kancheepuram District - 631551.

3. The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras.

C.KUMARAPPAN, J.

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