M/S. Annamar Construction v. The State Of Tamilnadu, Rep. By The Inspector Of Police,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 29.07.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI Annamar Construction, Rep. By its Partner, M.Ranganathan, M/64 years, S/o. Muthiyalu Chetty, Subramanya Nagar, No.6, Nakkeertan Street, Suramania Nagar, Salem District.

... Petitioner -vsThe State of Tamil Nadu, The Inspector of Police, Manikandam Police Station, Trichy District.

In Crime No.169 of 2025.

... Respondent PRAYER : Criminal Revision Case filed under Section 438 r/w. 442 of BNSS, 2023, to modify and set aside the order dated 05.06.2025 made in Cr.M.P.No.13356 of 2025 on the file of the learned Judicial Magistrate No.IV, Trichy, Trichy District, in so far as condition no.1 is concerned. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Sathyachidambaram For Respondent : Mr.S.S.Manoj, Government Advocate (Crl.)

ORDER

This Criminal Revision Case is filed, seeking to modify the condition imposed in Cr.M.P.No.13356 of 2025 dated 05.06.2025, on the file of the learned Judicial Magistrate No.IV, Trichy, Trichy District, 2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that while allowing the Petition for return of property, the learned Trial Court had imposed a condition of producing solvency for himself and another two sureties for a sum of Rs.35,15,625/- each. He further submitted that the value of the machine would be Rs.35,15,625/- and the learned Trial Court has imposed a heavy cost and the same may be reduced. 3.The learned Government Advocate (Crl.) appearing for the respondent submitted that the order passed by the learned Trial Court is reasonable and prayed for dismissal of the Criminal Revision. 4.

In view of the above, this Court hereby modify the condition no.1 to effect that the petitioner shall produce solvency for himself and another two sureties for a sum of Rs.5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakhs only) each. The other conditions imposed by the learned Trial Court shall remain unaltered.

5.Hence, this Criminal Revision Case is allowed. No Costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 29.07.2025 NCC :Yes/No Index :Yes/No Internet : Yes Mrn To 1.The Judicial Magistrate No.IV, Trichy District. 2.The Inspector of Police, Manikandam Police Station, Trichy District.

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

L.VICTORIA GOWRI , J.

Mrn 29.07.2025