thiyagaraj v. The state Rep by its, The Inspector of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
Anticipatory bail ALLOWED - Thiyagaraj, CRL OP No.16682 of 2025, Madras High Court, 24-09-2025, K. Rajasekar J - Crime No.433/2025, T-7 Otteri Police Station, Chengalpattu District - BNS ss.316(5), 322, 319(1), 336(3), 329(3), 351(3) - bogus sale deed and power of attorney created in owner's absence - fabricated documents 15367/2023, 20973/2022, 7316/2017 cancelled by deeds dated 02.07.2025/03.07.2025 - conditions: Rs.20,000 bond, two sureties, 15-day surrender window (auto-cancellation), daily police reporting 10.30 a.m. for one week - P.K.Shaji v. State of Kerala (2005) AIR SCW 5560 relied on for breach-action clause - fresh FIR under s.269 BNS if absconding.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail granted subject to conditions: release on arrest or appearance within fifteen (15) days from the date the order copy is made ready, before the learned Judicial Magistrate-I, Tambaram, on a bond of Rs.20,000/- with two sureties each for a like sum; automatic cancellation if the petitioner fails to surrender within fifteen days of receipt of the order copy; surety identification formalities (photograph, thumb impression, identity proof); daily reporting before the respondent police at 10.30 a.m. for one week and thereafter as and when required for interrogation; on breach, the Magistrate/Trial Court may take appropriate action as laid down in P.K.Shaji v. State of Kerala [(2005) AIR SCW 5560]; if the accused absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of BNS.