Thamizhmani v. State Rep By 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. 11910 of 2026 Thamizhmani ..Petitioner Vs State rep by The Inspector of Police Kottakuppam Police Station, Villupuram, Crime No. 22 of 2026 ..Respondent PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition has been filed under Section 483 of BNSS to enlarge the petitioner on bail in Crime No. 22 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police namely the Inspector of Police, Kottakuppam Police Station, Puducherry.

For Petitioner:

Mr.Prakash Adiapadam For Respondent:

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

ORDER

Petition seeking bail in respect of Crime No.22 of 2026 registered for the alleged offences punishable under Sections 103(1) of BNS @ to 103(1), 191(2), 191(3), 296(b), 351(3) of BNS, 2023 read with 3(5) of BNS and Section 61(2) (a) of BNS, 2023, is on board for consideration.

2. The case of the prosecution is that due to previous enmity, the petitioner, along with others, had abused the de facto complainant's son. During the altercation, the accused attacked him with a knife, inflicting injuries that resulted in his death on the spot. 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 30.01.2026. 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 and submitted that after completion of investigation, the final report has been filed and committal proceedings are pending.

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, Vanur 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 Town Police Station, Madurai South, twice a day at 10.00.a.m., and 5.00 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.

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, Vanur.

2.The Superintendent, Central Prison, Villupuram.

3.The Inspector of Police Kottakuppam Police Station, Villupuram.

4.The Inspector of Police, Town Police Station, Madurai (South), Madurai.

5.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras, Chennai.

L.VICTORIA GOWRI J.

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