B.Arunan v. The State Rep by the Inspector of Police

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

25.06.2026 for the alleged offences under Section 75(3) of BNS, 2023 in Crime No.119 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail. Page2 of 6

¶2The case of the prosecution is that both the defacto complainant and the petitioner are neighbours and on the date of occurrence, the petitioner called the defacto complainant to his house for having tea and sexually harassed her by hugging her. Hence, the case.

¶3The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case and he has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution. He further submitted that the petitioner was arrested and still in judicial custody since 25.06.2026 and 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 who is aged about 60 years, called the defacto complainant to have tea in his house and misbehaved with her by hugging her. This is a case of molestation. Hence, he opposed the grant of bail to the Petitioner.

¶5Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for the respondent Police and perused the materials available on record. Page3 of 6

¶6Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and nature of the complaint and the age of the petitioner, taking note of the submission made by the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side); and that the petitioner is in custody since 25.06.2026, this Court is of the view that further custody of the petitioner for the purpose of investigation is not required. Hence, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner.

¶7Accordingly, 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, for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Additional Mahila Court, Coimbatore, 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 report before the respondent police as and when required for interrogation; [c] the petitioner shall not abscond either during investigation or trial; [d] the petitioner shall not tamper with the evidence or witness either during investigation or trial; [e] On breach of any of the aforementioned conditions, Page4 of 6 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]; [f] If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of B.N.S. 18-08-2026 GV 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. Page5 of 6 To

¶1The Additional Mahila Court, Coimbatore

¶2The Superintendent, Central Prison, Coimbatore

¶3The Inspector of Police Alandurai Police Station, Coimbatore.

¶4The Public Prosecutor High Court, Madras. CRLoOPoNo.o22955oofo2026 N.RAMESH,oJ. GV CRLoOPoNo.o22955oofo2026 18-08-2026 Page6oofo6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 18-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.RAMESH B.Arunan S/o Late Balakrishnan, 4/25, Amman Koil Street, Viraliyur, Coimbatore 641109. ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State Rep by The Inspector of Police Alandurai Police Station, Coimbatore. Crime No.119/2026 u/s.75(3) BNS ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to enlarge the petitioner on bail in Crime No.119 of 2026 on the file of the Respondent Police. For Petitioner(s): Mr. S.Shunmuga Raja for M/s. Chennai Law Firm For Respondent(s): Mr.M.M.I.Khaleel, Govt.Advocate (Crl.Side)