Sakthi v. The State Represented by the Inspector of Police

ORDER The petitioners were arrested and remanded to judicial custody on

24.06.2026 for the alleged offence under Sections 304(2) of BNS, 2023 in Page2 of 5 Crime No.303 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail.

¶2The case of the prosecution is that the petitioners have snatched the cell phone of the defacto complainant. Hence the case.

3.The learned counsel for the petitioners submitted that the petitioners are innocence and they have been in judicial custody since 24.06.2026. He further submitted that the petitioners are ready to abide by any conditions that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, he prays to grant bail to the petitioners.

4.The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent would fairly submits that this is a case of theft of one cell phone. He further submits that the stolen property has been recovered. He further submitted that the petitioners have no previous cases against them. However, he opposed for grant of bail to the petitioners.

5.From the submissions made by the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side), it is seen that the petitioners have no criminal antecedents, the stolen property has been recovered and that the petitioners have been under incarceration since 24.06.2026. This Court is of the view that at this juncture, their further custody is not necessary for the purpose of investigation. Hence, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioners with certain conditions. Page3 of 5

¶6Accordingly, the petitioners are ordered to be released on bail on their executing a separate bond for a sum of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only) each, with two sureties each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial Magistrate, Thirukoilur, and subject to the following conditions: [a] 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 the identity proofs to ensure their identity; [b] the petitioners shall report before the respondent Police daily at 10.30 a.m. until further orders; [c] the petitioners shall not abscond either during investigation or trial; [d] the petitioners shall not tamper with the evidence or witness either during investigation or trial; [e] on breach of any of the aforementioned conditions, the learned Magistrate/Trial Court is entitled to take appropriate action against the petitioners in accordance with law as if the conditions had been imposed and the petitioners released on bail by the learned Magistrate/Trial Court itself, as laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in P.K.Shaji vs. State of Kerala [(2005)13 SCC 283]; Page4 of 5 [f] if the petitioner thereafter abscond, a fresh FIR may be registered under Section 269 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. 13-07-2026 DRL Note:

¶1Registry is directed to forthwith upload this order in the Official Website of this Court.

¶2All concerned to act on this order being uploaded in Official Website of this Court without insisting on certified hard copies. To be noted, this order when uploaded in the official website of this Court will be watermarked and will also have a QR code. To

1.The Judicial Magistrate, Thirukoilur

¶2The Inspector of Police Thirukoilur Police Station, Kallakurichi District.

3.The Superintendent, Sub Jail, Thirukoilur.

4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. CRLoOPoNo.o18181oofo2026 C.KUMARAPPAN,oJ. DRL CRLoOPoNo.o18181oofo2026 13-07-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 13-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN 1. Sakthi S/o. Velu, No.1/19, New colony, Madampoondi, Villupuram District. 2. Panjan S/o.Kamaraj, Mariyamman Kovil Street, Madampoondi, Villupuram District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State represented by the Inspector of Police Thirukoilur Police Station, Kallakurichi District. Crime No.303/2026 ..Respondent(s) Prayer : Criminal Original Petition filed under section 483 of BNSS, 2023 to enlarge the Petitioners on bail in Crime No.303 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police and thus render justice For Petitioner(s): M/s. R.Raji For Respondent(s): MR.S.YOGARAJA SEKAR, GOVT.ADVOCATE (CRL.SIDE )