Premkumar v. State Rep.By

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 28-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA Premkumar ..Petitioner(s) Vs State Rep.by The Inspector of Police, Veeranam Police Station, Salem City.

(Crime No. 75/2026) ..Respondent(s) PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, pleased to enlarge the petitioner on bail, in connection with Crime No.75 of 2026, pending investigation on the file of the respondent Police.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.N.Vijaya Basker for Mr.E.C.Ramesh For Respondent(s):

Mr.S.Vinoth Kumar, Govt. Advocate (Crl.Side)

ORDER

Petition seeking bail in respect of Crime No.75 of 2026 registered for the offences punishable under Sections 107, 51, 115(2) and 79 of BNS, Section 75 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Prevention of Children) Act and Section 4 of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act, is on board for consideration.

2.

The learned counsel for the petitioner, pleading innocence on the part of the petitioner, who has been in incarceration since 31.03.2026 and false implication in the case, seeks indulgence of this Court. He further submits that the petitioner, being the hostel warden, had only reprimanded the victim to maintain proper conduct upon learning that she had received a love letter from another student. He further contends that the petitioner had stated that the matter would be brought to the notice of the victim's parents and due to apprehension thereof, the victim jumped from the third floor of the hostel building. He also submits that the petitioner, aged about 25 years, is ready to abide by any stringent condition that may be imposed by this Court. 3.

The case of the prosecution as put forth by the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police, opposing for grant of bail, is that the victim, a hostel student, was humiliated by the warden who read out a love letter addressed to her in front of other students. Unable to bear the insult, the victim jumped from the hostel terrace and sustained injuries. He further submits that there is no previous case against the petitioner and that the injured has also been discharged from the hospital. 4.

Having heard the learned counsel for the petitioner, the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) for the respondent Police and perused the materials available on record and considering the period of incarceration

undergone by the petitioner, this court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner with certain conditions and accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on his executing a bond for a sum of Rs.15,000/- (Rupees Fifteen Thousand only) with two sureties, each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial Magistrate No.IV, Salem, 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, everyday at 06.30 p.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.

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Note:

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

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

To 1.

The Judicial Magistrate No.IV, Salem.

2.

The Inspector of Police, Veeranam Police Station, Salem City.

3.

The Superintendent, Central Prison, Salem.

4.

The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA, J.

VKR 28-04-2026