Subramani v. The State Of Tamilnadu Rep. By
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT ( Criminal Jurisdiction ) Date : 06/05/2026 PRESENT The HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Subramani, S/o. Pandi, No.265, Paravayal, Senkanthankudi Post, Karaikudi Taluk, Sivagangai District.
... Petitioner/ Accused Rank No.5 Vs State of Tamil Nadu Rep by The Inspector of Police, Sakkottai Police Station, Sivagangai District.
Crime No.88 of 2026.
... Respondent/ Complainant For Petitioner : Mr.M.Solaisamy, Advocate.
For Respondent : Mr.E.Antony Sahaya Prabahar, Additional Public Prosecutor PETITION FOR BAIL Under Sec.483 of BNSS PRAYER :- For Bail in Crime No.88 of 2026 on the file of the Respondent Police.
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ORDER : The Court made the following order :- The petitioner, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 11.04.2026 for the offences punishable under Sections 191(2), 191(3), 296(b), 115(2), 329(4) and 351(3) of BNS, corresponding to Sections 147, 148, 294(b), 323, 448 and 506(2) of IPC r/w. Section 4 of Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Woman (Amendment) Act, 2002 and Section 3(1) of the Tamil Nadu Property (Prevention of Damage and Loss) Act, 1992 in Crime No.88 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail.
2. The case of the prosecution is that, due to previous enmity, the petitioner along with others trespassed into the defacto complainant's house and caused damage to the house and vehicle. Hence, the case.
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 2/6
the prosecution. He further submitted that the petitioner is in judicial custody from 11.04.2026. Hence, he seeks bail to the petitioner.
4. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor submitted that no one has injured in this case. However, there are four previous cases pending against the petitioner and hence, he opposed the 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 Court, Karaikudi, and on further conditions that :- 3/6
[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.
[b] the petitioner shall report before the respondent police daily at 10.30 a.m, until further orders;
[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].
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[f] If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 BNS.
(S S Y J) 06.05.2026 MGA/SJI TO 1.The Judicial Magistrate Court, Karaikudi.
2.The Superintendent, Sub Jail, Tiruppattur.
3.The Inspector of Police, Sakkottai Police Station, Sivagangai District.
4.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
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S.SRIMATHY,J., MGA/SJI
ORDER
IN CRL OP(MD) No.9152 of 2026 Date : 06/05/2026 6/6