Jegan Vs State Rep by, the Inspector of Police

PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 483 of BNSS, pleased to enlarge the petitioner on bail, in connection with the Crime No.527 of 2024, pending investigation on the file of the respondent Police.

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For Petitioner : Mr.A.Arun Kumar

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For Respondent : Mr.Leonard Arul Joseph Selvam Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

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O R D E R

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This Criminal Original Petition has been filed by the petitioner, who

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was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 22.11.2024, seeking bail in

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Crime No.527 of 2024 registered for the offence under Sections 279, 353, 307,

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294(b), 506(ii) of IPC read with Section 25(1-A) of Arms Act.

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 1/6

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Crl.O.P.No.1792 of 2025

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The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner drove his vehicle in a rash and negligent manner and attempted to hit the policemen, when he was enquired, he abused the police and also attempted to assault him. Hence, the case.

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Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an innocent person and he has been falsely implicated in this case. He further submitted that the petitioner is in custody from 22.11.2024 and further custody is not required for the purpose of investigation. Hence, he prayed for grant of bail to the petitioner.

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Learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the

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respondent police, submitted that, apart from this case, there are 31 previous cases against the petitioner and in those cases, he is on bail.

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5 . H eard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the

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learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for the respondent Police and perused the materials available on record.

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 2/6

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Crl.O.P.No.1792 of 2025

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Considering the nature of allegation, petitioner is on bail in other cases and that since further custody is not required for the purpose of investigation, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner with certain conditions.

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Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on their executing a bond for a sum of Rs.15,000/- (Rupees Fifteen Thousand only) with two sureties , each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned District Munsif Cum Judicial Magistrate at Gummidipoondi and on further conditions that:

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[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;

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[b] the petitioner shall report before the respondent Police, everyday at 10.30 a.m., until further orders;

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[c] the petitioner shall not abscond either during investigation or trial;

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[d] the petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witness either during investigation or trial;

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 3/6

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Crl.O.P.No.1792 of 2025

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[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];

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[f] If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 B.N.S.

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26.02.2025

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Sma

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