Vasuki v. The State Of Tamilnadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 10.06.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE P. DHANABAL Vasuki ... Petitioner Vs.

State of Tamilnadu Rep by Inspector of Police, Alagappapuram Police Station, Sivagangai District.

(Crime No.38 of 2026) ... Respondent PRAYER :- For Anticipatory Bail in Crime No.38/2026 on the file of the respondent Police.

For Petitioner : Mr.P.Chellappandian For Respondent : Mr.N.Balasubramanian Counsel for State of Tamilnadu (Criminal Side) For intervenor : Mr.R.Murugan 1/6

ORDER

The petitioner/Accused, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 69, 296(b), 115(2), 118(1), 351(2), 318(4) of BNS, 2023 in Crime No.38 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail. 2.The prosecution case is that A1, on the false promise of marriage, induced the victim to engage in sexual intercourse on several occasions. He thereafter threatened her not to disclose the same and dishonestly obtained money and gold jewellery from her, thereby cheating her. A2, the mother of A1, is also alleged to have abused the victim in filthy language and threatened her to leave her son. Hence, the complaint.

3.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an innocent person and she has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution. He further submitted that the petitioner is willing to abide by any conditions that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, he seeks anticipatory bail for the petitioner. 2/6

4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) submitted that the petitioner has no previous criminal antecedents and that the investigation is still pending. He further submitted that a huge sum of money is involved in the case. The petitioner, who is the mother of A1, is also alleged to be involved in the offence. Hence, he vehemently opposed the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

5. Heard both sides and perused the materials available on record. 6.Considering the rival submissions made on either side and the nature of offices charged against the petitioner,considering the dispute between the parties and the petitioner has no previous case and for the date of occurrence is 10.06.2025, the case was registered only on 23.05.2026 and considering all other facts and circumstances of the case I am inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner, subject to the following condition:

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(a)Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on his/her appearance, within a period of fifteen days from the date on which the order copy made ready, before the learned Judicial Magistrate, Karaikudi, on condition that the petitioner shall execute 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 concerned and on further conditions that: (b)the petitioner shall report before the respondent police Every Saturday at 10.30 am., for a period of four weeks, thereafter as and when required for interrogation.

(c)the petitioner shall not commit any offences of similar nature. (d)the petitioner shall not abscond either during investigation or trial.

(e)the petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witness either during investigation or trial.

(f)On breach of any of the aforesaid conditions, the learned Judicial 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 4/6

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]. (g)If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of BNS.

10.06.2026 1/2 sbn To 1.The Judicial Magistrate, Karaikudi.

2.Inspector of Police, Alagappapuram Police Station, Sivagangai District.

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

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P.DHANABAL,J sbn

ORDER

IN CRL OP(MD) No.10175 of 2026 Date : 10.06.2026 1/2 6/6