Shanmugam v. State Rep by
Case brief
What is this about?
The petitioner challenged his arrest under POCSO and mischief sections. The Court considered the period of incarceration and release of co-accused, and granted bail on conditions.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner released on bail on execution of bond for Rs.10,000 with two sureties and compliance with reporting conditions.
What the court decided
CRL O.P. No.11021 of 2024
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
Dated : 28.08.2024
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.DHANABAL
CRL OP.No.11021 of 2024
Shanmugam, S/o.City Babu ... Petitioner
Vs
State rep. by:-
The Inspector of Police, Chengalpattu Taluk Police Station, Chengalpattu District. ... Respondent [Cr.No.57 of 2019]
PETITION FOR BAIL Under Sec.483 of B.N.S.S.
PRAYER: - The Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 483 of
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, praying to grant bail to the petitioner/Accused in Crime No.57 of 2019 on the file of the respondent police.
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the petitioner is entitled to be released on bail in a POCSO case charging mischief and assault on victim girls.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Shanmugam, S/o.City Babu
- respondent
State rep. by:- The Inspector of Police, Chengalpattu Taluk Police Station, Chengalpattu District
Coram
P.DHANABAL
Case details
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