C. Muthuvel v. State Represented By

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 12-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN C. Muthuvel ..Petitioner Vs State Represented by The Inspector of Police, General Railway Police, Central Police Station, Chennai-600001.

..Respondent PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of his arrest in Crime No.182 of 2026 pending investigation on the file of the respondent For Petitioner:

Mr.N. Anandan For Respondent:

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

ORDER

The petitioner, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 16.05.2026 for the alleged offence under Section 74, 75 and 79 of BNS Act. r/w Sec.4 TNHW Act in Crime No.182 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police,

seeks bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that on 16.05.2026, the de facto complainant travelled from Katpadi to Chennai Central via MGR Chennai Express in a general coach. It is alleged that the petitioner behaved indecently, intentionally unzipped his pants and exposed his private parts, causing severe discomfort and distress to the de facto complainant. Consequently, the case was registered against the petitioner.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case and that she has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution. He further submitted that the petitioner is ready to abide by any stringent conditions that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, he prays for grant of bail to the Petitioner.

4. Per contra, the learned Government Counsel (Criminal Side) appearing for the Respondent Police reiterated the prosecution case and vehemently opposed the grant of bail to the petitioner.

5. I have given my anxious consideration to either side submissions and perused the materials available on record.

6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case; taking note of the submission made by the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side), considering the seriousness of the allegation and the pendency of the investigation, this Court is of the firm view that it is not appropriate to enlarge the petitioner at this stage. Hence, this Court is not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner.

7. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition stands dismissed. 12-06-2026 SHL To:

1. The XVI Judicial Magistrate, GT Court, Chennai.

2. The Inspector of Police, General Railway Police, Central Police Station, Chennai-600001.

3. The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras

C.KUMARAPPAN J.

SHL 12-06-2026 .