Vinothkumar v. State Rep by Its, Inspector of Police

ORDER The petitioner apprehends arrest for the alleged offence under Sections 435 @ 435 IPC r/w Section 3(1) of TNPPDL Act in Crime No.268 of 2024 on the file of the respondent police seeks anticipatory bail. Page2 of 6

¶2The case of the prosecution is that during a get together party, there was a wordy quarrel between the petitioner and the de-facto complainant due to which the petitioner poured petrol and set fire to the car of the de-facto complainant. Hence, the case.

¶3The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner had earlier filed Crl.O.P. No. 15763 of 2024 seeking anticipatory bail, which was granted on 09.07.2024 on the condition that the petitioner deposit a sum of Rs.20,000/- to the credit of Crime No. 268 of 2024 within two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order. He further submitted that since the petitioner is a daily wage earner, he was unable to raise the funds, resulting in the subsequent cancellation of his anticipatory bail. However, the petitioner has now mobilized the funds and is willing to deposit a sum of Rs.20,000/- as imposed by this Court. Hence, he prayed for the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

¶4The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution's case and did not seriously dispute the factum of the earlier grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

¶5I have given my anxious consideration to the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record. Page3 of 6

¶6Considering the submissions made by the learned counsel on both sides, this Court is of the firm view that custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required at this stage. Hence, this Court is inclined to enlarge the petitioner on anticipatory bail, subject to certain conditions.

¶7Accordingly, 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 District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Thirukazhukundram, Chengalpattu on condition that the petitioner shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.20,000/- (Rupees Twenty 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 on every Tuesday at 10.30 a.m. for a period of eight Page4 of 6 weeks, and thereafter, as and when required for interrogation;

(d) The petitioner shall deposit a sum of Rs.20,000/- (Rupees Twenty Thousand Only) (Non refundable) towards the account of CANCER INSTITUTE (WIA), Adayar, Savings Bank Account maintained at Union Bank of India, Madhya Kailash Branch, Cancer Institute(WIA), Dr.S.Krishnamurthi Campus, Sardar Patel Road, Chennai-36, bearing SB Account No.149710011005477, IFSC Code No.UBIN0814971, Branch Name and Code 814971, MICR No.600026110 and to produce the Bank Challan before the concerned Magistrate and the receipt shall be produced at the time of executing the bond;

(e) 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];

(f) If the petitioner thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of BNS Act. 27-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VEDA Page5 of 6 To

1.District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, Thirukazhukundram, Chengalpattu.

2.Inspector of Police, E1, Mamallapuram Police Station, Chengalpattu.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras. CRLoOPoNo.o19931oofo2026 C.KUMARAPPAN,oJ. VEDA CRLoOPoNo.o19931oofo2026 27-07-2026 Page6oofo6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 27-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN Vinothkumar ..Petitioner Vs State Rep by its, Inspector of Police, E1, Mamallapuram Police Station, Chengalpattu. [Crime No.268 of 2024] ..Respondent PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of his arrest at the hands of the respondent pending investigation in Cr.No.268 of 2024 on the file of the respondent Police. For Petitioner: Mr.Ezhil Balaji For Respondent: Mr.N.Palanivel Government Advocate (Criminal Side)