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

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

28.07.2026 for the alleged offences punishable under Sections 191(2), 191(3), 126(2), 296(b), 115(2), 118(2), 109, and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in Crime No.177 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail.

¶2The case of the prosecution stems from an alleged incident dated

27.07.2026 inside a metro railway station subway concerning rival college Page2 of 7 student groups. It is alleged that an unlawful assembly attacked the victim with dangerous weapons, causing grievous injuries. Hence, the case.

¶3The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an innocent person and he has been falsely implicated in this case. He further submitted that the petitioner has been in judicial custody since

28.07.2026 and he is ready to abide by any stringent conditions that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, he prayed for the grant of bail to the petitioner.

¶4The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent strongly opposed the grant of bail to the petitioner. He submitted that the petitioner, along with other student groups, formed an unlawful assembly inside a public transit space and brutally assaulted the victim with dangerous weapons. He further submitted that the investigation is at a crucial stage. Hence, he prayed for the dismissal of the bail petition.

¶5Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner as well as the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the State and perused the materials available on record.

¶6Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the nature of the offence alleged, the period of incarceration undergone by the petitioner, and the Page3 of 7 stage of the investigation, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner, subject to the following conditions:

¶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 Judicial Magistrate – II, Egmore, and on further conditions that: [a] the sureties shall affix his 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 his identity; [b] the petitioner shall report before the respondent police daily at 10.30 a.m., until further orders; [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, 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 Page4 of 7 registered under Section 269 of B.N.S.

20.08.2026 kmm 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 7 To

¶1The Judicial Magistrate – II, Egmore.

¶2The Superintendent, Central Jail, Puzhal.

¶3The Inspector of Police, G-2, Periamet Police Station, Chennai – 600003.

¶4The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras. Page6 of 7

N.RAMESH, J. kmm CRL.O.P.No.23329 of 2026

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Page1 of 7 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 20.08.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.RAMESH CRL.O.P.No.23329 of 2026 B.Santhosh ..Petitioner Vs The State rep by the Inspector of Police, G-2, Periamet Police Station, Chennai - 600003. ..Respondent PRAYER: To enlarge the petitioner on bail pending investigation in Crime No.177/2026 on the file of the respondent and render justice For Petitioner : Mr.Bhakthavachala Babu For Respondent : Mr.M.M.I.Khaleel, Govt.Advocate (Crl.Side)