Appu @ Karthi v. The State Rep. By The Inspector Of Police
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 07-05-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI Crl.O.P.No.11150 of 2026 Appu @ Karthi ..Petitioner Vs The State Rep. By The Inspector of Police K.V.Kuppam Police Station, K.V.Kuppam, Vellore District, Tamil Nadu.
(Crime No.36 of 2026) ..Respondent PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition has been filed under Section 483 of BNSS to release the Petitioner on bail, in Crime No.36 of 2026 dated 10.02.2026 registered by the Respondent Police. For Petitioner:
Mr.D.Alexis Sudhakar For Respondent:
Mr.V.J.Priyadarsana Government Advocate (Crl.Side)
ORDER
Petition seeking bail in respect of Crime No.36 of 2026 registered for the alleged offences punishable under Sections103(1) of BNS, 2023, is on board for consideration.
2. The case of the prosecution is that the de facto complainant's brother, Raghavan, had married Swetha against the wishes of her family, which resulted in frequent dispute between them. On the date of occurrence, Raghavan was found in a severely injured condition near Pasumathur Railway Overbridge with multiple cut injuries and subsequently died. Hence the case.
3. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is innocent person and he has been falsely implicated in this case. He also submitted that the petitioner is in no way connected with the alleged offence, however, he is suffering incarceration from 11.02.2026. He further submitted that the petitioner is ready to abide by any stringent condition that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, he prayed for grant of bail to the petitioner.
4. Learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police, while opposing for grant of bail to the petitioner, reiterated the prosecution case.
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 counsels on either side and the period of incarceration undergone by the petitioner, this Court is inclined to
grant bail to the petitioner with certain conditions.
7. Accordingly, the petitioner shall pay a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) as non-refundable deposit to the credit of the Adyar Cancer Institute (Union Bank, Name: Cancer Institute (WIA), Account No: 149710011005477, IFSC Code: UBIN0814971), Chennai and on such payment, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on him executing a bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) with two sureties, each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial Magistrate, Katpadi and on further conditions that:
[a] 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 daily at 10.30.a.m., until further orders;
[c] the petitioner shall not abscond either during investigation or trial;
[d] the petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witness 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.
07-05-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order rpl Note to Registry:
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, Katpadi.
2.The Central Prison, Vellore.
3.The Inspector of Police K.V.Kuppam Police Station, K.V.Kuppam, Vellore District, Tamil Nadu.
4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras, Chennai.
L.VICTORIA GOWRI J.
rpl/lpp Crl.O.P.No.11150 of 2026 07-05-2026