Madhavan v. State Of Tamil Nadu Represented By, The Inspector Of Police,
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 02-01-2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR AND CRL OP NO. 34253 OF 2025,CRL OP NO. 34254 OF 2025
1. Madhavan S/o.Dasaradhan, Chinnakammiyampattu, Reddiyur, Tirupatture-District.
Petitioner in all Crl.O.P's Vs
1. State of Tamil Nadu Represented by, The Inspector of Police, Jolarpet Police Station, Tirupatture District.
Respondent in all Crl.O.P's PRAYER To enlarge the petitioner on bail in STC.No.1378 of 2014 on the file of the Learned Judicial Magistrate -I, Krishnagiri.
CRL OP No. 34253 of 2025 PRAYER To enlarge the petitioner on bail in STC.No.818 of 2014 on he file of the learned Judicial Magistrate-I, Krishnagiri.
CRL OP No. 34254 of 2025 PRAYER To enlarge the petitioner on bail in STC.No.114 of 2014 on the file of the Learned Judicial Magistrate-I, Krishnairi.
For Petitioner(s):
I. Periaswamy S.Titto Prabhu A.Nafies S.Mageshkumar P.Prabhakaran For Respondent(s):
Mr.A. Gopinath, Government Advocate COMMON ORDER The petitioner, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 03.10.2025, for the alleged offence punishable under Section 138 & 142 of NI Act in STC Nos.818 of 2014, 114 of 2024 and 1378 of 2014, on the file of the Judicial Magistrate-I, Krishnagiri District, respondent police, seeks bail.
2. The allegation against the petitioner is that he absconded from appearing before the concerned trial court in STC Nos.818, 114 & 1378 of 2014. Hence, Non Bailable Warrant was issued on 21.04.2025 and he was arrested only recently on 03.10.2025.
3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is in custody from 03.10.2025. Hence, prayed to grant bail to the petitioner. Hence, opposed to granting bail to the petitioner.
4. The learned Government Advocate (criminal side) appearing for the respondent police submitted that the matter is posted for Judgment on 12.01.2026.
5.Considering the period of incarceration undergone by the petitioner and the fact that the case is pending for pronouncing Judgment on 12.01.2026, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner with certain conditions. 6.Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on his executing 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 Judicial Magistrate - I, Krishnagiri and on further conditions that: [a] 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 the identity proofs to ensure their identity;
[b] the petitioner shall appear before the Trial Court concerned daily at 10:30 a.m., till the date of Judgment. [c] the petitioner shall not directly or indirectly cause any threat to the defacto complainant and witnesses and shall not tamper with evidence or witness either during investigation or trial;
[d] the petitioner shall make himself available for interrogation by a Police officer as and when required;
[e] the petitioner shall not abscond either during investigation or trial;
[f] On breach of any of the aforementioned conditions, the learned Magistrate/Trial Court is entitled to pass appropriate orders against the petitioner in accordance with law as if the aforementioned conditions have been imposed and the petitioner released on bail by the learned Magistrate/Trial Court himself as laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in P.K.Shaji vs. State of Kerala [(2005)13 SCC 283];
[g] If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of B.N.S.
02-01-2026 smn Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes 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 learned Judicial Magistrate - I, Krishnagiri
2. The Inspector of Police, Jolarpet Police Station, Tirupatture District.
3. The Superintendent, Central Prison, Vellore.
4. The The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.
K.RAJASEKAR, J.
smn CRL OP No. 34245 of AND CRL OP NO.
34253 OF 2025,CRL OP NO. 34254 OF 2025 02-01-2026