R.Purushothaman v. The State of Tamil Nadu Represented by the Inspector of Police

ORDER The petitioner, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on

17.07.2026 for the alleged offences under Sections 318(4) and 61(2) of the BNS Act in Crime No.161 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail. Page1 of 6

¶2The case of the prosecution is that de facto complainant is running a pawn broker shop. On 11.07.2026, one Prakash pledged one and half sovereigns gold jewel and received Rs.97,000/-. Subsequently, he came to know that it is as spurious jewellery. Hence, the case.

¶3The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that totally there are two accused and this petitioner has been arrayed as A2. He further submitted that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case and that he has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution. He further submitted that the petitioner is ready to abide by any stringent conditions that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, he prays for grant of bail to the Petitioner.

¶4Per contra, the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the Respondent Police reiterated the prosecution case and submitted that the petitioner has been incarcerated since 17.07.2026, however, fairly conceded that the petitioner has no criminal antecedents. He further submitted that so far Rs.17,000/- has been recovered. However, he opposed the grant of bail to the Petitioner.

¶5I have given my anxious consideration to either side submissions and perused the materials available on record. Page2 of 6

¶6Considering the facts and circumstances of the case; taking note of the submission made by the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side); taking into consideration of the totality of the circumstances and upon the fact that a sum of Rs.17,000/- has already been recovered and upon the further fact that the petitioner has no criminal antecedents, this Court is of the firm view that further incarceration of the petitioner is not required.

¶7At this juncture, the learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner, without prejudice to show his bona fides, is ready and willing to deposit an amount of Rs.50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand Only) to show their bona fides.

¶8Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on his executing 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 XIII Metropolitan Magistrate at Egmore, and on further conditions that: [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 petitioner shall deposit a sum of Rs.50,000/- Page3 of 6 (rupees Fifty thousand only) each to the credit of Crime No.161 of 2026 before the learned XIII Metropolitan Magistrate at Egmore, within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. On such deposit being made, the de facto complainant is permitted to withdraw the said amount by filing proper application and due acknowledgment. [c] the petitioner shall report before the respondent police daily at 10.30 a.m., for the period of two weeks and thereafter, as and when required for interrogation; [d] the petitioner shall not abscond either during investigation or trial; [e] the petitioner shall not tamper with the evidence or witness either during investigation or trial; [f] On breach of any of the aforementioned conditions, the learned Magistrate/Trial Court is entitled to pass appropriate orders against the petitioner in accordance with law as if the aforementioned conditions have been imposed and the petitioner released on bail by the learned Magistrate/Trial Court himself as laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in P.K.Shaji vs. State of Kerala [(2005)13 SCC 283]; [g] If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of B.N.S. 06-08-2026 SHL Page4 of 6 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:

¶1The XIII Metropolitan Magistrate at Egmore

¶2The Central Prison, Puzhal

¶3The Inspector of Police, V-6 Kolathur Police Station, Chennai

¶4The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras Page5 of 6 CRLoOPoNo.o21602oofo2026 C.KUMARAPPANoJ. SHL CRLoOPoNo.o21602oofo2026 06-08-2026 Page6oofo6

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 06-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN R.Purushothaman ..Petitioner Vs The State of Tamil Nadu Represented by the The Inspector of Police V-6 Kolathur Police Station, Chennai. Crime No.161 of 2026. ..Respondent PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to enlarge the petitioner on bail in Cr.No.161 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police. For Petitioner: Mr.B.Kalaiarasan For Respondent: Mr.S.Yogaraja Sekar Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side)