Vinodh v. State Rep.By, the Inspector of Police,

ORDER

The petitioner apprehends arrest for the alleged offence under Sections Section 406 and 420 of I.P.C, in Crime No.734 of 2025 on the file of the respondent police seeks anticipatory bail.

¶2The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner entered into an agreement with the defacto-complainant for the construction of a house at a cost of Rs.60,00,000/-. However, despite having received the entire amount, the Page2 of 4 petitioner completed construction valued at only Rs.30,00,000/-. Hence, the complaint.

¶3The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is an innocent person and he has been falsely implicated in this case. He further submits that this only a money transaction and he has already completed the construction. Hence, he prays to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

4.The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case. Hence, opposed for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

5.Taking into consideration the fact that the First Information Report is dated 06.12.2025, and also upon the factual aspect, the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required. Hence, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner, subject to certain conditions.

6.Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on his appearance, within a period of fifteen (15) days from the date on which the order copy is made ready, before the learned Judicial Magsitrate, Ambattur on condition that the petitioner shall execute a bond Page3 of 4 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 Magistrate concerned, and on further conditions:

(a) If the petitioner fails to surrender before the concerned learned Magistrate within a period of fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, this order shall stand automatically cancelled;

(b) The sureties shall affix their photographs and left thumb impression in the application for surety ship (Judicial Form No.46 annexed to 'The Criminal Rules of Practice, 2019]'. The learned Magistrate shall obtain a copy of any one of identify proofs to ensure their identity;

(c) The petitioner shall report before the respondent police daily at 10.30 am and 5.30 pm. until further orders;

(d) On breach of any of the aforesaid conditions, the learned Magistrate/Trial Court is entitled to take appropriate actions against the petitioner in accordance with law as if the conditions have been imposed and the petitioner released on anticipatory bail by the learned Magistrate/Trial Court himself as laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in P.K.Shaji v. State of Kerala [(2005) AIR SCW 5560];

(e) If the petitioner thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of BNS Act. 17-03-2026 ep Page4 of 4

C.KUMARAPPAN, J. ep To

1.The Judicial Magistrate, Ambattur.

2.The Inspector of Police, Ambattur Estate Police Station, Red Hills, Avadi City.

3.The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras. 17-03-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 17-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN Vinodh ..Petitioner(s) Vs State Rep.by, The Inspector of Police, Ambattur Estate Police Station, Red Hills, Avadi City. (Crime No.734 of 2025) ..Respondent(s) Prayer:- Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of B.N.S.S., pleased to enlarge the Petitioner on bail in the event of his arrest in connection with Crime No. 734 of 2025 on the file of the Respondent Police. For Petitioner(s): Mr.A.Tamilselvan For Respondent(s): Mr.P.Dhileepan Government Advocate (Criminal side)