Vijai v. State Rep by Inspector of Police

ORDER The petitioner apprehends arrest for the alleged offences under Sections 316(2) & 318(4) of BNS 2023, in Crime No.289 of 2025 on the file of the respondent police seeks anticipatory bail.

¶2The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner cheated the de facto complainant by providing imitation jewel under the false representation that it was genuine gold weighing 31.6grams, and received a sum of ₹3,34,000/-. Hence, the complaint .

¶3The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is a an innocent and a false case has been foisted against the petitioner and that he has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution. He further submitted that he is ready to abide by any stringent condition that may be imposed by this Court.

¶4Per contra, the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner. Page3 of 6

¶5I have given my anxious consideration to either side submissions.

¶6Considering the nature of the allegations and also considering the totality of circumstances and also considering the fact that the F.I.R registered on 18.11.2025 and at this length of time, this Court is of the firm view that, custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required. 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 Judicial Magistrate No.II, Mannargudi on condition that the petitioner shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.20,000/- (Rupees Twenty Thousand only), with two suretieseach, 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 slip (Judicial Form Page4 of 6 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 daily at 10.30 am for a period of two weeks and thereafter as and when required;

(d) 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 is 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];

(e) If the petitioner thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of BNS Act. 10-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order MFA Page5 of 6 To

¶1The Judicial Magistrate No.II, Mannargudi

¶2The Inspector of Police Koothanallur Police Station, Tiruvarur District.

¶3The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Chennai. CRLoOPoNo.o17912oofo2026 C.KUMARAPPAN,oJ. MFA CRLoOPoNo.o17912oofo2026 10-07-2026 Page6oofo6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 10-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN Vijai S/o. Jayamani, 2/8, Thattar Street, Pandukudi, Kothangudi PO, Koothanallur, Tiruvarur District ..Petitioner(s) Vs State rep by The Inspector of Police Koothanallur Police Station, Tiruvarur District. Crime No. 289 of 2025. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: This Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of BNSS, praying to enlarge the petitioner on bail in event of his arrest in crime No.289 of 2025 on the file of respondent police, pending investigation and thus render Justice. For Petitioner(s): M/S. Swami Subramanian For Respondent(s): MR.N.PALANIVEL, GOVT.ADVOCATE (CRL.SIDE) Page2 of 6