Manivel v. State Rep by Its the Inspector of Police

ORDER The petitioner apprehends arrest for the alleged offences under Sections 171, 395, 414 & 420 of I.P.C in Crime No.185 of 2018 on the file of the respondent police seeks anticipatory bail.

¶2The case of the prosecution is that petitioner impersonated a Police Officer and took Rs.8,50,000/- from the defacto-complainant. Hence, the case.

¶3The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in this case. He further Page2 of 4 submitted that the petitioner is ready to abide by any stringent conditions that may be imposed by this Court and is willing to co-operate for investigation. He also stated that the occurrence took place on 24.03.2018 and that A2, A3 and A5 have already been arrested and released on bail. Hence, he prays to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

4.The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police submitted that there are five accused persons in this case. He further submitted that Rs.1,33,000/- has been recovered and that no previous cases have been registered against the petitioner. Therefore, he opposed the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

5.Considering that the occurrence took place on 24.03.2018, that the petitioner has no criminal antecedents, and that the co-accused have already been released on bail, this Court is of the firm view that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not necessary at this juncture. 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 Magistrate Page3 of 4 I, Perambalur, on condition that the petitioner shall execute a bond 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 a.m. for a period of two weeks; thereafter as and when required for interrogation;

(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. 27-07-2026 ep Page4 of 4

C.KUMARAPPAN, J. EP To

1.The Judicial Magistrate I, Perambalur.

2.The Inspector of Police Perambalur Police Station, Perambalur District.

3.The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras. 27-07-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 27-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN Manivel ..Petitioner(s) Vs State Rep By its The Inspector of Police Perambalur Police Station, Perambalur District. Crime No.185 of 2018 ..Respondent(s) Prayer:- Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of BNSS Act, 2023, pleased to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of his arrest in Crime No.185 of 2018, on the file of the respondent. For Petitioner(s): Mr.R.C.Paul Kanagaraj For Respondent(s): Mr.N.Palanivel Government Advocate (Criminal side)