Akash R v. State Rep By

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 12-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN Akash R ..Petitioner(s) Vs State rep by Inspector of Police Kadambathur Police Station Thiruvallur District.

(Crime No.91 of 2026) ..Respondent(s) Criminal Original Petition has been filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, to enlarge the petitioner on bail pending investigation in connection with Crime No.91 of 2026 on the file of the Respondent Police.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.R.Sasikumar For Respondent(s):

Mr.S.Yogaraja Sekar Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side)

ORDER

The petitioner, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 21.05.2026 for the alleged offences punishable under Sections 296(b), 115(2), 118(1), 351(3), and 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, in Crime No.91 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that while playing cricket, a misunderstanding arose between the parties, leading to a wordy quarrel. Fueled by previous enmity, the petitioner abused and assaulted the defacto complainant's brother by hitting him with a beer bottle. Hence, the case.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is innocent. He states that a false case has been foisted against him due to a trivial dispute during a cricket match. He further submits that the petitioner has been in judicial custody since 21.05.2026 and undergoes incarceration for a dispute that escalated without premeditation.

4. The learned Government Counsel (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police vehemently opposes the grant of bail. He reiterates the case of the prosecution and submits that the investigation is still pending. He further states that the offence is serious in nature, as the petitioner used a dangerous weapon (a beer bottle) to assault the victim on account of previous enmity. He argues that if the petitioner is released at this stage, it will hamper the pending investigation.

5. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court takes note of the gravity of the allegations involving a physical assault with a beer

bottle resulting from previous enmity. If the petitioner is enlarged on bail at this stage when the investigation is actively pending, it would prejudice the collection of evidence and potentially disrupt peace between the rival groups. Therefore, this Court is not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner.

6. Accordingly, the Criminal Original Petition stands dismissed. 12-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Jeni To 1.The Judicial Magistrate-II, Thiruvallur.

2.The Superintendent, Central Prison-II, Puzhal, Chennai. 3.The Inspector of Police, Kadambathur Police Station, Thiruvallur District. 4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras, Chennai.

C.KUMARAPPAN, J.

Jeni 12-06-2026