Thulasimani v. State Rep.By Its,
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 24-06-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN Thulasimani W/o.Palanisamy, No.3/296A, Pillaiyar Kovil street, Venkattapuram, Nilambur, Sinniampalayam, Coimbatore district.
..Petitioner(s) Vs State represented by its:
The Inspector of Police, Peelamedu Police Station, Coimbatore District.
[Cr.No.129 of 2026] ..Respondent(s) enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of her arrest in Cr.No.129 of 2026 on the file of the respondent.
For Petitioner(s):
M/S. Camyles Gandhi W For Respondent(s):
Mr. R.S. Indira Government Advocate (Crl.Side)
ORDER
The petitioner, who apprehends arrest for the alleged offences under Sections 61(2), 336(2), 338, 336(3), 340(2), 316(4), 318(4) and 344 of B.N.S. in Crime No.129 of 2026, on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail.
2. The case of the prosecution is that the defacto complainant is a partner of the company carrying on business in the name and style of M/s.Amtex Engineering. It is alleged that the petitioner along with other accused, filled up the official internal counterfoils with the correct supplier bank account details but altered the deposit slips by substituting personal bank account details. Thereafter, concealing the said alteration, they sought issuance of a second cheque on the pretext of making payment to the actual supplier and thereby misappropriated the company's funds to the tune of Rs.1,26,98,671/- by misusing cheques and invoices. Hence the case.
3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an innocent and he has been falsely implicated in this case. He would further submit that according to the prosecution, A1 used this petitioner's account for transferring the money. It is also submitted by the learned counsel that A3 was granted anticipatory bail on 04.06.2026 and A1 was also released on statutory bail and this petitioner is ready and willing to abide by any condition that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, he prays to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.
4. The above said factum is not seriously disputed by the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police, while opposing the anticipatory bail petition.
5. Taking into consideration of the fact that the petitioner is a woman, the co-accused were released on bail and the occurrence took place during the period between 2022 and 2026, this Court is of the firm view that at this length of time, custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required and hence, this Court is inclined to enlarge the petitioner on anticipatory bail, subject to certain conditions:
6. Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on anticipatory bail in the event of arrest or on her appearance, within a period of fifteen (15) days from the date on which the order copy is made ready, before the learned Judicial Magistrate No.II, Coimbatore on condition that the petitioner shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.20,000/- (Rupees Twenty Thousand only), with two sureties each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Magistrate concerned, and on further conditions: (a) If the petitioner fails to surrender before the concerned Magistrate within a period of fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, this order shall stand automatically cancelled; (b) The sureties shall affix their photographs and left thumb impression in the application for surety ship (Judicial Form No.46 annexed to 'The Criminal Rules of Practice, 2019]'. The learned Magistrate shall obtain a copy of any one of identify proofs to ensure their identity;
(c) The petitioner shall sign before the respondent police daily at 10.30 a.m. for a period of two weeks and thereafter as and when required for interrogation;
(d) On breach of any of the aforesaid conditions, the learned Magistrate/Trial Court is entitled to take appropriate actions against the petitioner in accordance with law as if the conditions have been imposed and the petitioner released on anticipatory bail by the learned Magistrate/Trial Court himself as laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in P.K.Shaji v. State of Kerala [(2005) AIR SCW 5560];
(e) If the petitioner thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of BNS Act.
24-06-2026 MJS Note:
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 No.II, Coimbatore.
2. The Inspector of Police, Peelamedu Police Station, Coimbatore District.
3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.
C.KUMARAPPAN, J.
MJS 24-06-2026