R.K.Jalil v. The State Rep. By The Inspector Of Police,
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 30-04-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN R.K.Jalil ..Petitioner Vs The State Rep. by The Inspector of Police, V-5, Thirumangalam Police Station, Chennai .
..Respondent PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner, in the event of his arrest in connection with Crime No.138 of 2025 on the file of the respondent police.
For Petitioner:
Mr.Vasanthakumar A For Respondent:
Mr.P.Dhileepan Govt Advocate (Crl.Side)
ORDER
The petitioner apprehends arrest for the alleged offence under Sections 405 and 420 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) in Crime No.138 of 2025 on the file of the respondent police seeks anticipatory bail.
2. The case of the prosecution is that the de facto complainant had
supplied goods worth about Rs.85,00,000/- to the petitioner between August 2022 and June 2023 that the petitioner had not paid the consideration for the said goods and thus committed the aforesaid offence.
3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner was already granted anticipatory bail by this Court vide order datede 29.04.2025. However, the petitioner was unable to execute the surety bond at that time. Hence, the learned counsel for the petitioner prayed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.
4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and opposed for grant for anticipatory bail to the petitioner.
5. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent and perused the materials available on record.
6. Taking note of the facts and circumstances of the case, the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner with certain conditions.
7. Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on her appearance, within a period of fifteen days from the date on which the order copy made ready, before the learned Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Egmore, on condition that the petitioner shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) with two sureties for a like sum to the satisfaction of the respondent police or the police officer who intends to arrest or to the satisfaction of the learned Magistrate concerned, failing which, the petition for anticipatory bail shall stand dismissed and on further condition that:
[a] the petitioner and the sureties shall affix their photographs and Left Thumb Impression in the surety bond and the Magistrate may obtain a copy of their Aadhar card or Bank pass Book to ensure their identity.
[b] the petitioner shall report before the respondent police twice a week at 10.30 a.m until further orders. [c] the petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witness either during investigation or trial.
[d] the petitioner shall not abscond either during investigation or trial.
[e] On breach of any of the aforesaid conditions, the learned Magistrate/Trial Court is entitled to take appropriate action against the petitioner in accordance with law as if the conditions have been imposed and the petitioner released on bail by the
learned Magistrate/Trial Court himself as laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in P.K.Shaji vs. State of Kerala [(2005)AIR SCW 5560].
[f] If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of B.N.S.
30-04-2026 SHL To:
1. The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Egmore
2. The Inspector of Police, V-5, Thirumangalam Police Station, Chennai.
3. The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras
G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN J.
SHL 30-04-2026