Lokesh v. State Rep by the Inspector of Police,

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

21.07.2026 for the alleged offence under Sections 74, 351(2) of BNS and Section 4 of Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act @ Sections 74, 75, 351(3) of BNS and Section 4 of Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act in Crime No.289 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail. Page2 of 5

¶2The allegation against the petitioner is that the petitioner had sexually harassed the defacto complainant. Hence, this case.

¶3The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner was arrested and remanded in judicial custody since 21.07.2026. He further submitted that the petitioner is innocent and that he has been falsely implicated in this case. He further submitted that he is ready to abide by any stringent condition that may be imposed by this Court and he is ready to co-operate for investigation. Hence, he prays to grant bail to the petitioner.

¶4The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and submitted that the petitioner sexually harassed the defacto complainant. He further submitted that the petitioner has no criminal antecedents. However, he opposed to grant bail to the petitioner.

¶5I have given my anxious consideration to the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

¶6Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and considering the totality of the circumstances, this Court is of the firm view that further incarceration of the petitioner is not required. Hence, this Court is inclined to Page3 of 5 enlarge the petitioner on bail subject to certain 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 each, for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial Magistrate No.II, Hosur, 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 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]; Page4 of 5 [f] If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of B.N.S. 18-08-2026 DRL 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

1.The Judicial Magistrate No.II, Hosur.

¶2The Inspector of Police, Sipcot Police Station, Krishnagiri District.

3.The Superintendent, Sub Jail, Hosur.

4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. CRLoOPoNo.o22311oofo2026 N.RAMESH,oJ. DRL CRLoOPoNo.o22311oofo2026 18-08-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 18-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.RAMESH Lokesh S/o.Venkatesappa, Sipcot Police Station, Krishnagiri District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs State Rep by The Inspector of Police, Sipcot Police Station, Krishnagiri District. Crime No.289/2026 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to enlarge him on bail in crime No.289/2026 pending investigation on the file of the respondent police and thus render justice. For Petitioner(s): M/s. A.Balamurugan For Respondent(s): Mr.M.M.I.Khaleel, Govt.Advocate (Crl.Side)