N.Naveen Kumar v. State Of Tamil Nadu, Rep. By Its

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 16-09-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE K. RAJASEKAR CRL OP NO.25423 of 2025 N. Naveen Kumar ... Petitioner/ Accused Vs The State rep. by, The Inspector of Police, S-15, Selaiyur Police Station, Chennai - 600 073.

(Crime No.274 of 2025) ... Respondent PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to grant bail to the petitioner/accused in Crime No.274 of 2025 on the file of the respondent police. For Petitioner(s) :

Mr. G.K. Thamizh Arasan For Respondent(s) :

Mr. A. Gopinath Government Advocate (Crl. Side) ******* 1/4

ORDER

The petitioner, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 22.07.2025, for the offences punishable under Sections 103(1), 140(1), 127(2) and 118(1) of BNS in Crime No.274 of 2025, registered on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail.

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The case of the prosecution is that, the deceased in this case developed a relationship with one Nandhini; that thereby the deceased obtained Rs.11,000/- and a golden ring from her; that thereafter the petitioner along with other accused took the deceased into a secluded place, assaulted and murdered him and thrown the body in a forest area and fled away. Subsequently, based on a complaint given by the Village Administrative Officer, a case was registered in Crime No.274 of 2025. 3.

The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is innocent and he has been falsely implicated in this case. He further submitted that the petitioner is only a auto driver and has not involved in the offence and the petitioner is ready to abide by any conditions that may be imposed by this Court and sought for bail to the 2/4

petitioner.

4.

The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent while opposing the bail to the petitioner, reiterated the prosecution case and states that the petitioner herein has involved in four other previous cases; and that the investigation is pending. 5.

Heard the learned counsels and perused the materials available on record.

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Considering the fact that the allegation is of serious in nature, the petitioner has previous antecedents, having specific overtact and the investigation is pending, this Court is not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner.

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Accordingly, this criminal original petition stands dismissed. 16.09.2025 stn 3/4

K. RAJASEKAR, J.

stn To The Inspector of Police, S-15, Selaiyur Police Station, Chennai - 600 073.

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