G. Vinith v. The State Represented By The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 20-05-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.SAKTHIVEL G.Vinith S/o.Gopi ..Petitioner/A3 Vs State represented by The Inspector of Police, Rathinagiri Police Station.

(Crime No.155/2025) ..Respondent/complainant PRAYER:- Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, praying to grant bail to the petitioner in Crime No.155 of 2025 on the file of the respondent-police. For Petitioner:

Mr.A.Manoj Kumar For Respondent:

Mr.L.Baskaran, Government Advocate (Criminal Side)

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed by the petitioner on 11.05.2026 under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, praying to grant bail.

2. The petitioner/A3 was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 11.08.2025 for the alleged offences punishable under Sections 103(1), 126(2), 49, 61(2)(A), 191(2), 191(3) and 296(b) of BNS, 2023, in Crime No.155 of 2025 on the file of the respondent-police.

3. The case of the prosecution is that due to previous enmity, the petitioner/A3, along with other accused, brutally murdered the victim. Based on the said occurrence, the present complaint was lodged and the aforesaid case was registered.

4. Mr.A.Vijayasankar, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is an innocent person and he has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution. He also submits that the petitioner is in judicial custody from 11.08.2025. He, however, submits that the petitioner is ready to abide by any stringent conditions that may be imposed by this Court. He, therefore, prays to grant bail to the petitioner.

5. Per contra, Mr.L.Baskaran, learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent-police submits that as a retaliation, the petitioner/A3 along with other accused brutally murdered the victim. He further submits that there are eight previous cases pending against the petitioner. He

also submits that the investigation in this case has been completed and the final report has been filed and the same has been taken cognizance by the learned I Additional District and Sessions Judge, Ranipet, in S.C.No.2 of 2026. Hence, he opposes the grant of bail and accordingly, he prays to dismiss the petition.

6. Heard on both sides. This Court has perused all the materials available on record.

7. The petitioner was arrested on 11.08.2025. The petitioner has permanent residence and that though the petitioner has eight previous cases, he was granted bail in those cases. Considering the same and taking note of the facts and cumulative circumstances of the case, the offences alleged against the petitioner, this Court is of the view that one more opportunity may be given to the petitioner to reform himself. Hence, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner, subject to the following conditions: (i) The petitioner shall execute a bond for Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only) along with two sureties each for a like sum of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand Only) to the satisfaction of the learned I Additional District and Sessions Judge, Ranipet. (ii) The sureties shall affix their photographs and left thumb impression in the Application for Suretyship [Judicial Form No.46 annexed to 'The Criminal

Rules of Practice, 2019']. The learned I Additional District and Sessions Judge, Ranipet, shall obtain a copy of any one of their identity proofs to ensure their identity.

(iii) The petitioner shall appear and sign before the learned I Additional District and Sessions Judge, Ranipet, daily at 10.30 a.m., until further orders.

(iv) The petitioner shall furnish his residential address and mobile number to the learned I Additional District and Sessions Judge, Ranipet. (v) The petitioner shall attend in accordance with the conditions of the bond to be executed under Chapter XXXV of BNS, 2023. (vi) The petitioner shall not commit an offence similar to the offence of which he is accused, or suspected, of the commission of which he is suspected. (vii) The petitioner shall not directly or indirectly make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts of the case so as to dissuade them from disclosing such facts to the Court or to any police officer or tamper with the evidence.

(viii) The petitioner shall also not directly or indirectly, cause any threat to the de facto complainant, victims, and witnesses. (ix) The petitioner shall not enter into the de facto complainant's house or his work place.

(x) The petitioner shall not try to contact the de facto complainant, victims, and witnesses either directly or through any electronic mode. (xi) On breach of any of the aforementioned conditions, the learned I Additional District and Sessions Judge, Ranipet or Trial Court is entitled to pass appropriate orders against the petitioner in accordance with law as if the aforementioned conditions are imposed by them as laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in P.K. Shaji vs. State of Kerala [(2005) 13 SCC 283].

8. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is allowed subject to the conditions stated supra.

20-05-2026 VKR 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.

R.SAKTHIVEL, J.

VKR To 1.The I Additional District and Sessions Judge, Ranipet. 2.The Superintendent of Prisons, Central Prison, Vellore.

3.The Inspector of Police Rathinagiri Police Station, Vellore.

4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras. Order made in 20-05-2026