Manikandan @ Kurangu Mani v. State Rep. By The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 06-05-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI Manikandan @ Kurangu mani ..Petitioner(s) Vs State rep. by The Inspector of Police M5 Ennore Police Station, Chennai.

(Crime No.108 of 2026) ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to enlarge the petitioner on bail in connection with Crime No.108 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.K.Anburajan For Respondent(s):

Mr.V.J.Priyadarsana Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

ORDER

Petition seeking bail in connection with Crime No.108 of 2026 registered for the offences punishable under Sections 126(2), 296(b), 115(2), 309(4), 311 and 351(3) of BNS, is on board for consideration.

2.

The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner, along with, other another accused, waylaid the de facto complainant, robbed a sum of Rs.2,200/- from him and also threatened him with dire consequences. Hence the case. 3.

Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an innocent person and has been falsely implicated in this case. He also submitted that the petitioner is suffering incarceration from 04.03.2026 and he is ready to abide by any stringent condition that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, he prayed for the grant of bail to the petitioner. 4.

Learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent reiterated the prosecution case and opposed for the grant of bail. He further submitted that the investigation is still pending and that in respect of the petitioner, three previous cases are pending. He also submitted that this is the second application for bail filed by the petitioner. 5.

Heard both sides and perused the materials available on record. 6.

Taking note of the facts and circumstances of the case, nature of allegations, submissions made by the learned counsel on either side and considering the antecedents of the petitioner, this Court is not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner.

7.

Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition stands dismissed. 06-05-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VKR To 1.The Judicial Magistrate, Thiruvottiyur, Chennai. 2.The Inspector of Police M5 Ennore Police Station, Chennai.

3.The Superintendent, Central Prison, Puzhal, Chennai.

4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.

VKR 06-05-2026