Mahalingam v. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police, Checkanurani
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT ( Criminal Jurisdiction ) Date : 25.10.2025 PRESENT THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY
1. Mahalingam
2. Sugapriya
3. Arunpandi . ..Petitioners/ Accused Vs The State of Tamil Nadu Rep by the Inspector of Police, Chekanurani Police Station, Madurai District.
(Crime No.285 of 2025) ... Respondent/Complainant For Petitioners : Mr.A.Ganesan For Respondent : Mr.S.S.Manoj Government Advocate (Crl.Side) PETITION FOR ANTICIPATORY BAIL Under Sec.482 of BNSS PRAYER :- For Anticipatory Bail in Crime No.285 of 2025 on the file of the respondent police.
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ORDER : The Court made the following order :- The petitioners, who apprehend arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 329(3), 303, 351(3) of BNS Act 2023 and 3(1) of TNPPDL Act, in Crime No.285 of 2025 on the file of the respondent police, seek anticipatory bail.
2. The case of the prosecution is that the defacto complainant had purchased the property from one Ashok kumar and Balachandrapandiayan. Thereafter, the de facto complainant built a shed then the petitioners demanded Rs. 2,00,000/- from him and threatened him with dire consequences. Further, on 09.09.2025, one Udhayakumar visited the above-said property. At that time, the petitioners damaged the shed and cut trees, which was questioned by Udhayakumar. The petitioners abused him and threatened him with dire consequences. Hence, the complaint.
3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioners submitted that the petitioners are innocent persons and they are no way connected with the alleged occurrence as stated by the prosecution. He further submitted 2/7
that the petitioners are ready and willing to abide by any conditions that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, he seeks anticipatory bail to the petitioners.
4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl. side) submitted that there are two previous cases pending against the petitioners 1 and 2. He further submitted that there are eight previous cases pending against the 3rd petitioner. Hence, he opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners.
5. Taking into consideration of the facts and circumstances of the case and also the fact that there was a civil dispute between the parties and if the petitioners are directed to deposit some amount to the credit of crime number, and the same would suffice to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners, with certain conditions.
6. Accordingly, the petitioners are ordered to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on their appearance, within a period of fifteen days from the date on which the order copy made ready, before the learned 3/7
Judicial Magistrate No.2, Usilampatti, on condition that each of 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 respondent police or the police officer who intends to arrest or to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial Magistrate No.2, Usilampatti, failing which, the petition for anticipatory bail shall stand dismissed and on further condition that:
(a) the petitioners and 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 ) each of the petitioner is directed to deposit a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) to the credit of Crime No.285 of 2025 before the learned Judicial Magistrate No.2, Usilampatti, On such deposit, the learned Judicial Magistrate No.2, Usilampatti, shall accept the sureties furnished by the petitioners. After receipt of entire amount, the learned Judicial Magistrate No.2, Usilampatti, shall deposit the said amount in an interest bearing Fixed Deposit in any nationalized Bank initially for a period of one year and renew them periodically until the final order/Judgment is passed in 4/7
the case in Crime No.285 of 2025. The learned Judicial Magistrate or Trial Court shall pass orders regarding entitlement of the said amount in its final order/Judgment.
(c) the petitioners shall report before the respondent police daily at 10.30 a.m., for a period of one week and thereafter, as and when required for interrogation.
(d) the petitioners shall not tamper with evidence or witness either during investigation or trial; (e) the petitioners shall not abscond either during investigation or trial;
(f) on breach of any of the aforesaid conditions, the learned Magistrate/ Trial Court is entitled to take appropriate action against the petitioners in accordance with law as if the conditions have been imposed and the petitioners 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] and;
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(g) if the accused/petitioner thereafter abscond, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of BNS, 2023. (S S Y J) 25.10.2025 msrm To
1. The learned Judicial Magistrate No.2, Usilampatti.
2.The Inspector of Police, Chekanurani Police Station, Madurai District.
3.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.
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S.SRIMATHY, J.
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ORDER
IN CRL OP(MD) No.18616 of 2025 Date : 25.10.2025 7/7