K.Dineshkumar v. State of Tamilnadu Rep by Inspector of Police, Panavadalichatram

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT ( Criminal Jurisdiction ) Date : 19/12/2025 PRESENT The HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY K.Dineshkumar ... Petitioner/Accused

Vs State of Tamilnadu Rep by Inspector of Police, Panavadalichatram Police Station, Tenkasi District, Crime No.471/2025. ... Respondent/Complainant For Petitioner : Mr. P.Veerapandi

Advocate. For Respondent : Mr.A.S. Abul Kalaam Azaad, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) PETITION FOR ANTICIPATORY BAIL Under Sec.482 of BNSS PRAYER :-For Anticipatory Bail in Crime No.471/2025 on the file of the respondent police ORDER : The Court made the following order :-

The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 191(2), 288 of BNS, 2023 and u/s. 9(B) 1(b) of Explosive Act, in Crime No. 471 of 2025 on the file of the respondent police, seek anticipatory bail.

¶2The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner herein and other accused are said to have illegally found in possession of explosives for the purpose of manufacturing crackers. Hence, the case.

¶3The learned Government Advocate (Crl. side) submits that there are five previous cases pending against the petitioner and the investigation of the case is pending.

¶4Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl. side) appearing for the respondent Police.

¶4Taking into consideration of the facts and circumstances of the case and also considering the fact that the petitioner is ready and willing to deposit a sum of Rs.10,000/-, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner, with certain conditions.

6.Accordingly, the petitioner are ordered to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on their appearance, on condition that the petitioner shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) with two sureties each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial Magistrate, Sankarankoil, Thenkasi District, within a period of fifteen days from the date on which the order copy is made ready and on further conditions that:

(a) the petitioner and the sureties shall affix their photographs and left thumb impression in the surety bond and the Magistrate may obtain a copy of their Aadhar card or Bank pass Book to ensure heir identity; [b] the petitioner shall make a non refundable deposit of Rs.5,000/- (Rupees Five Thousand only) to the credit of the Head Master, General Fund A/C, Government

Higher

Secondary

School, Kadamalaikundu, Theni District, in Indian Bank Account No.6461878760, IFSC Code No. IDIB000K239, MICR Code: 625019048; Kadamalaikundu Branch, Theni District. This fund shall be utilized for the purpose of purchasing furniture and other basic needs of the school, without prejudice to his contentions and rights before the trial Court, and on such deposit being made, the learned Judicial Magistrate shall accept the sureties furnished by the petitioner;

(c) the petitioner shall report before the respondent police daily at 10.30 am until further orders. He shall comply the said condition from 1st February, 2026 onwards.

(d) the petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witness either during investigation or trial;

(e) the petitioner shall not abscond either during investigation or trial;

(f) on breach of any of the aforesaid conditions, the learned Magistrate/ Trial Court is entitled to take appropriate action against the petitioner in accordance with law as if the 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) AIR SCW 5560] and;

(g) if the accused/petitioner thereafter abscond, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of BNS, 2023. (S S Y J)

19.12.2025 TRP TO

¶1The Judicial Magistrate, Sankarankoil, Thenkasi District,

¶2The Inspector of Police, Panavadalichatram Police Station, Tenkasi District.

¶3The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. S.SRIMATHY,J TRP ORDER IN CRL OP(MD) No.23682 of 2025 Date : 19/12/2025