Govindan v. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police, Kulasekarapattinam

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT ( Criminal Jurisdiction ) Date : 20/02/2026 PRESENT The HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Govindan ... Petitioner/Accused Vs State of Tamilnadu Rep by, The Inaspector of Police, Kulasekarapattinam Police Station, Thoothukudi District.

Crime No.09 of 2026.

... Respondent/Complainant For Petitioner : Mr.Joseph Zinoson. J For Respondent : Mr.S.S.Manoj, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) PETITION FOR BAIL Under Sec.483 of BNSS PRAYER :- For Bail in Crime No.09 of 2026 on the file of the Respondent Police. 1/6

ORDER : The Court made the following order :- The petitioner, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 06.01.2026 for the offences punishable under Sections 296(b), 132, 351(3) of BNS and Section 25(1-A) of Arms Act, in Crime No.09 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail.

2. The prosecution case is that the petitioner created a public nuisance. When the police surrounded him, he allegedly quarrelled with them, abused them in filthy language, threatened them with a weapon, and deterred a public servant from discharging their duty. Hence, the complaint.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an innocent person and he has not committed any offences as alleged by the prosecution. He further submitted that the petitioner is in judicial custody from 06.01.2026. Hence, he seeks bail to the petitioner.

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4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) submitted that the offence committed by the accused are serious in nature. He further submitted that twelve previous cases are pending against the petitioner. Therefore, he opposed for grant of bail to the petitioner.

5. Taking into consideration of the facts and circumstances of the case and also considering the period of incarceration suffered by the petitioner, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner, subject to the following conditions:

6. Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on executing a bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) with two sureties, each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial Magistrate, Tiruchendur, and on further conditions that :- [a] the petitioner and the sureties shall affix their photographs and left thumb impression in the surety bond and the Magistrate may obtain a copy of their Aadhaar card or bank pass book to ensure their identity. 3/6

[b] the petitioner shall report before the concerned Judicial Magistrate Court daily morning at 10.30 a.m., and evening at 5.30 p.m., before the respondent police until further orders. No relaxation shall be considered for the next two months.

[c] the petitioner shall not tamper with the evidence or witness either during investigation or trial. [d] the petitioner shall not abscond either during investigation or trial.

[e] On breach of any of the aforesaid conditions, the learned Magistrate/Trial Court is entitled to take appropriate action against the petitioner in accordance with law as if the conditions have been imposed and the petitioner is 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)AIR SCW 5560].

[f] If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 BNS.

(S S Y J) 20.02.2026 jbr 4/6

TO

1. The Judicial Magistrate, Tiruchendur,

2. The Superintendent, Central Prison, Palayamkottai.

3. The Inspector of Police, Kulasekarapattinam Police Station, Thoothukudi District.

4. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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S.SRIMATHY,J jbr

ORDER

IN CRL OP(MD) No.1577 of 2026 Date : 20/02/2026 6/6