Senthilkumar v. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police, Thiruppanandhal
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 27/05/2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.MURALI SHANKAR CRL OP(MD) No.9913 of 2026 Senthilkumar ... Petitioner Vs State of Tamilnadu, represented by the Inspector of Police, Thiruppanandhal Police Station, Thanjavur District.
Crime No.315 of 2026. ... Respondent PRAYER :- C-33B. For Bail in Crime No.315 of 2026 on the file of the Respondent Police.
For Petitioner : K.M.Karunakaran, Advocate.
For Respondent : D.Venkatesh, Government Advocate (Crl.Side)
ORDER
The petitioner/sole accused, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 16.05.2026 for the offences punishable under Sections 185 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and Sections 110, 324(3) of BNS, in Crime No. 315 of 2026, on the file of the respondent Police, seeks bail.
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2.The case of the prosecution is that on 16.05.2026, at about 21.30 hours, the petitioner drove a car bearing registration No.TN 81 AY 2212 under the influence of alcohol in a rash and negligent manner and hit the check post and thereby, caused damages to the static VHF set, table and CCTV monitor to the worth of about Rs. 1,00,000/-. Hence, the complaint.
3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is an innocent and he is no way connected with the alleged offences. Hence, he prays to grant of bail to the petitioner.
4.The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent Police would submit that there is no previous case as against the petitioner and the petitioner caused damages to the tune of Rs.1,00,000/-. Hence, he opposed the grant of bail to the petitioner.
5.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is ready to deposit some amount for the damages caused by the petitioner 2/6
without prejudice his contentions.
6.Considering the above facts and circumstances and also the fact that the petitioner is in judicial custody from 16.05.2026 and also taking note of the fact that the petitioner is ready to deposit some amount for the damages caused by him, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner subject to the following conditions:
7.Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on his executing a bond for a sum of Rs. 25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only) with two sureties each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, Thiruvidaimaruthur.
(i)the sureties shall affix their photographs and left thumb impression in the surety bond and the Magistrate/concerned court may obtain a copy of their Aadhar card or Bank Pass Book to ensure their identity; ii)the petitioner shall deposit a sum of Rs.75,000/- (Rupees Seventy Five Thousand Only) to 3/6
the credit of Crime No.315 of 2026 on the file of the respondent Police, without prejudice to his rights and contentions before the trial Court and produce the receipt / acknowledgment before the learned District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, Thiruvidaimaruthur, within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, failing which, the bail granted to the petitioner shall stand automatically cancelled.
(iii)the petitioner shall report before the respondent police daily at 10.30 a.m., for a period of one month and thereafter as and when required for interrogation;
(iv)the petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witness;
(v)the petitioner shall not abscond during trial; (vi)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];
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(vii)If the accused thereafter abscond, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 BNS, 2023. 27.05.2026 Indu TO
1. The learned District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, Thiruvidaimaruthur.
2. The Superintendent, Sub Jail, Thanjavur District.
3. The Inspector of Police, Thiruppanandhal Police Station, Thanjavur District.
4. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
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K.MURALI SHANKAR,J INDU
ORDER
IN CRL OP(MD) No.9913 of 2026 Date : 27/05/2026 6/6