Ramu v. The State Rep By, the Inspector of Police,

ORDER

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

28.10.2025 for the alleged offences punishable under Section 178 of BNS, in Crime No.490 of 2025 on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail.

¶2The case of prosecution is that petitioner submits that the other accused jointly printed the counterfeit currency notes but the petitioner is not printed the above said counterfeit currency notes and circulated to the public. Hence this case

¶3Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an innocent person and he has been falsely implicated in this case. He would further submit that the petitioner was arrested and he is in judicial custody from 28.10.2025 and ready to abide by any conditions that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, he prayed for grant of bail to the petitioner.

¶4The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for respondent would submit that the investigation is not completed, all the accused were arrested, no previous case is pending against the petitioner. Hence, he strongly opposes grant of bail to the petitioner.

¶5Considering the facts and circumstances, and also the fact that the investigation is not completed, and further considering the period of

incarceration undergone by the petitioner, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner with certain conditions.

¶6Accordingly the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on executing separate bonds for a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) with two sureties (one blood surety), for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned District Munsif-cum-Judicial Magistrate, Ranipet, and on further conditions that:

(a) 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 their identity;

(b) the petitioner shall report before the respondent police daily at 10.30 a.m. for the period of three months;

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

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

(e) 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;

(h) if the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of B.N.S.

13.11.2025 rna 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 learned District Munsif-cum-Judicial Magistrate, Ranipet.

2.The Inspector of Police, Ranipet Police Station, Ranipet District.

3.The Superintendent of Prison, Central Prison, Thuraipadi, Vellore.

4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras

T.V.THAMILSELVI, J. rna

Crl.O.P.No.31067 of 2025

13.11.2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 13.11.2025 CORAM: THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE T.V.THAMILSELVI Crl.O.P.No.31067 of 2025 Ramu ... Petitioner -vs- The State rep by, The Inspector of Police, Ranipet Police Station, Ranipet District. (Crime No.490 of 2025) ... Respondent PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition has been filed under Section 483 of BNSS Act, 2023, pleased to enlarge the petitioner on bail in Crime No.490 of 2025 on the file of the respondent police. For Petitioner : Mr.C.Manikandan For Respondent : Mr.A.Gopinath, Government Advocate (Crl. Side) ************