S. Chandru v. The State Rep.By, the Inspector of Police,

ORDER The criminal original petition has been filed to modify the condition imposed in Crl.R.C.No.28 of 2025, dated 27.01.2026 passed by the learned IV Additional District Judge, Tiruvallur at Ponneri. Page2 of 4

¶2The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is the owner of Mahindra Tourister White Colour Vehicle bearing registration No. TN-25CF-2337. The petitioner entrusted the vehicle to his driver, who caused an accident and a case in crime No.55 of 2025 registered by the respondent police. The petitioner as the owner of the vehicle filed a return of property petition before the trial Court in Crl.M.P.No.370 of 2025, which was dismissed on 19.06.2025. Against which, petitioner preferred criminal revision petition in Crl.R.C.No.28 of 2025 before IV Additional District Judge, Thiruvallur at Ponneri and the IV Additional District Judge ordered return of property with certain conditions, one of the conditions is that the petitioner to deposit Rs.10 lakhs in crime number. This condition is an onerous one. Hence, this condition may be modified.

3.Heard the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondent.

4.Considering the submissions made and on perusal of the materials, it is seen that the vehicle is of the year 2010 and the petitioner is owner of the abovesaid vehicle. He entrusted the vehicle to his driver, who caused an accident and it is a road accident case. Thus, this Court feels that imposing a condition to deposit a sum of Rs.10 lakhs is an onerous one. Page3 of 4

5.In view of the above, condition No.(i) namely "That the petitioner shall deposit Rs.10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakhs Onlyti in the criminal Court deposit before the learned District Munsif – cum-Judicial Magistrate, Gummidipoondi" imposed on the petitioner in Crl.R.C.No.28 of 2025 is hereby set aside. Condition No.(i) is modified as follows and other conditions remain unaltered. "The petitioner is directed to execute a bond for a sum of Rs.50,000/- with one surety for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned District Munsif – cum-Judicial Magistrate, Gummidipoondi.

6.Accordingly, the criminal original petition is disposed of. 05-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order sms To

¶1The learned IV Additional District Judge, Tiruvallur at Ponneri.

2.The Inspector of Police, Kavarapettai Police Station, Thiruvallur District. Cr.No.345 of 2024.

3.The Public Prosecutor High Court, Madras. CRLoOPoNo.o5598oofo2026 M.NIRMALoKUMAR,oJ. sms CRLoOPoNo.o5598oofo2026 05-03-2026 Page4oofo4

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 05-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M. NIRMAL KUMAR S. Chandru S/o. Suresh, No.90, Puthunappalayam, Velliyoyalchavadi, Edayanchavadi Post, Tiruvallur District - 601 103. ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State Rep.by, The Inspector of Police, Kavarapettai Police Station, Thiruvallur District. Cr.No.345 of 2024. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: The criminal original petition filed under Section 528 BNSS Act, to modify the condition imposed in Crl.R.C.No.28 of 2025, dated 27.01.2026 passed by the learned IV Additional District Judge, Tiruvallur at Ponneri and pass such further or other orders. For Petitioner(s): Mr.R.Chakkaravarthy For Respondent(s): Mr.Leonard Arul Joseph Selvam Additional Public Prosecutor