Muthu Sundar v. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police, Murappanadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 16/02/2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Muthu Sundar, ... Petitioner Vs.

State of Tamilnadu Rep by Inspector of Police, Murappanadu Police Station, Thoothukudi District.

Crime No.51 of 2026.

... Respondent PRAYER :- For Bail in Crime no.51 of 2026 on the file of the Respondent Police.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Karansingh, Advocate.

For Respondent : Mr.E.Antony Sahaya Prabahar, Additional Public Prosecutor ORDER : The Court made the following order :- The petitioner, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 28.01.2026 for the offences punishable under Sections 296(b), 132, 351(3) BNS and Section 25(1A) of Arms Act, in Crime No.51 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police. seek bail. 1/6

2. The case of the prosecution is that on 28.01.2026, at about 10.30 am., the petitioner abused the defacto complainant in filthy language deterred the public servant from discharging his duty and also criminally intimidated the defacto complainant with Aruval. 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 ready and willing to abide by any conditions which may be imposed by this Court and they are in judicial custody from 28.01.2026. Hence, he seeks bail to the petitioner.

4. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor submitted that there was no injury in this occurrence and there are six previous cases pending as against the petitioner. Hence, he opposed for grant of bail to the petitioner .

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5. Taking into consideration of the facts and circumstances of the case and also consideration 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, this Petition is allowed and 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 Judicial Magistrate No.I, Srivaikundam, and on further conditions that :- [a] the sureties shall affix their photographs and Left Thumb Impression in the surety bond and the Magistrate may obtain a copy of their Aadhar card or Bank pass Book to ensure their identity.

[b] the petitioner shall report before theJudicial Magistrate No.I, Srivaikundam, morning at 10.30 am and shall appear before the respondent police evening at 05.30 pm, until further orders. No relaxation petition will be entertained for next two months;

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[c] the petitioner shall not abscond either during investigation or trial.

[d] the petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witness 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 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.

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TO 1.The Judicial Magistrate No.I, Srivaikundam 2.The Superintendent, Central Prison, Palayamkottai.

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

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

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S.SRIMATHY,J.

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ORDER

IN CRL OP(MD) No.3191 of 2026 Date : 16/02/2026 6/6