Mohanraj v. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police, Mayanoor

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 25-02-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Mohanraj Petitioner(s) Vs State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police, Mayanoor Police Station Karur District.

(Crime No. 19 of 2026) Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s):

Mr.M. Suresh For Respondent(s):

Mr.E.Antony Sahaya Prabahar, Additional Public Prosecutor Prayer:C-38B. For Bail in Crime No. 19 of 2026 on the file of the respondent Police.

ORDER

The petitioner/sole accused, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 18.01.2026 for the offences punishable under Sections 87, 64, read with 62, 351(2) of BNS Act, 2023 (366, 376 read with 511, 506(i) of IPC, in Crime No.19 of 2026, on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail. 1/4

2. The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner and the defacto complainant's husband are friends. The accused has brought the defacto complainant to a thorn bush and attempted to commit rape. Hence, the complaint.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the has been in judicial custody from 18.01.2026. The petitioner is ready and willing to abide by any conditions that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, bail is sought for the petitioner.

4. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondent police submitted that totally there are nine previous cases pending against the petitioner.

5. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and also considering the period of incarceration this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner, subject to the following conditions: 2/4

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 District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Krishnarayapuram, Karur, 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 stay at Madurai and report before the Inspector of Police, Tallakulam police station daily at 10.30 -a..m., until further orders and cooperate with the investigation. [c] the petitioner shall not threatened the victim or intimidate the victim at any cost and the petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witness and 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 3/4

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.

25-02-2026 KSA To

1. The District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Krishnarayapuram, Karur.

2. The Superintendent, Central Prison, Trichy.

3. The Inspector of Police, Mayanoor Police Station Karur District.

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