Gogula Ravi Teja v. The State Rep by Its Inspector of Police

ORDER

The petitioners, who were arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 24.10.2025 for the alleged offences punishable under Sections 303(2), 62 of BNS, in Crime No.242 of 2025 on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail.

¶2The case of prosecution is that on 11.10.2025, the petitioners were trying to break open the defacto complainant's vehicle and were caught red handed Hence this case

¶3Learned counsel appearing for the petitioners submitted that the petitioners are an innocent person and they have been falsely implicated in this case. He would further submit that the petitioners were arrested and he is in judicial custody from 24.10.2025 and ready to abide by any conditions that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, he prayed for grant of bail to the petitioners.

¶4The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for respondent would submit that the investigation is almost completed, there is no alleged theft. Hence, he strongly opposes grant of bail to the petitioners.

¶5Considering the facts and circumstances, and also the fact that the

investigation is almost completed, and further considering the period of incarceration undergone by the petitioners, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioners with certain conditions.

¶6Accordingly the petitioners are 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, Gummidipoondi, 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 petitioners are directed to deposit a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) to the Advocate Clerk Association, Tiruvallur and the petitioners shall report before the respondent police on alternative days at

10.30 a.m. for the period of three months and the defacto complainant is permitted to withdrawn;

(c) the petitioners shall not tamper with evidence or

witness either during investigation or trial;

(d) the petitioners 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 petitioners in accordance with law as if the conditions have been imposed and the petitioners 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, Gummidipoondi.

2.The Inspector of Police, Gummidipoondi Police Station, Tiruvallur.

3.The Superintendent of Prison, Central Prison, Puzhal.

4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras

T.V.THAMILSELVI, J. rna Crl.O.P.No.31053 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.31053 of 2025 1. Gogula Ravi Teja 2. Banala Prasangi ... Petitioners -vs- The State rep by, The Inspector of Police, Gummidipoondi Police Station, Tiruvallur. (Crime No.242 of 2025) ... Respondent PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition has been filed under Section 483 of BNSS Act, 2023, pleased to enlarge the petitioners on bail in Crime No.242 of 2025 on the file of the respondent police. For Petitioners : Mr.R.Ragavendran For Respondent : Mr.A.Gopinath, Government Advocate (Crl. Side) ************