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Rajesh Kumar T. v. The State Rep.by

Madras HC6 May 2026CRL OP/11096/2026

Case brief

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What is this about?

Madras HC bail order granting bail to Rajesh Kumar T in Crime No. 84 of 2026 (BNS Ss. 296(b), 126(2), 109(1), 309(6), 351(3); knife assault/grievous injury/criminal intimidation), custody since 24.03.2026; bond Rs.10,000 with two sureties before JM No.II Tambaram; daily police reporting 10.30 a.m. for one month; breach actionable per P.K.Shaji v. State of Kerala (2005) AIR SCW 5560; absconding triggers fresh FIR under S. 269 BNS.

What did the court decide?

Bail granted: petitioner to be released on executing a bond of Rs.10,000/- with two sureties each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the Judicial Magistrate No.II, Combined Court, Tambaram, subject to conditions [a]-[f], including daily reporting before the respondent Police at 10.30 a.m. for one month. ¶26

Rajesh Kumar T. Vs The State Rep.by — Bail and Remand | Madras HC (2026)

What the court decided

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Outcome

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Issue for consideration

Whether the petitioner should be enlarged on bail in Crime No. 84 of 2026 registered for offences under Sections 296(b), 126(2), 109(1), 309(6) and 351(3) of BNS.

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Court's answer

Taking into account the facts and circumstances, nature of allegations, submissions of counsel on both sides and the period of incarceration undergone, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner with certain conditions.

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Ratio / Principle

The petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on executing a bond for Rs.10,000/- with two sureties each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the Judicial Magistrate No.II, Combined Court, Tambaram, subject to conditions including affixation of surety photographs/thumb impressions with identity verification, daily reporting before the respondent Police at 10.30 a.m. for one month and thereafter as required, no absconding, and no tampering with evidence or witnesses.

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Key takeaways

On breach of any bail condition, the learned Magistrate/Trial Court is entitled to take appropriate action against the petitioner in accordance with law as laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in P.K.Shaji vs. State of Kerala [(2005)AIR SCW 5560]; and if the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of B.N.S.ratio¶36

Detailed headnote1 paragraphs

Bail granted (Madras High Court, CRL OP No. 11096 of 2026, decided 06-05-2026, L. Victoria Gowri J.) - Petition under Section 483 BNSS for bail in Crime No. 84 of 2026 (T22-Medavakkam Police Station, Chengalpattu District), registered for offences under Sections 296(b), 126(2), 109(1), 309(6) and 351(3) of BNS (assault with knife causing grievous injury and criminal intimidation arising out of previous enmity). Petitioner in custody since 24.03.2026; injured discharged from hospital. Considering nature of allegations, submissions and period of incarceration, bail allowed on own bond of Rs.10,000/- with two sureties each for like sum before Judicial Magistrate No.II, Combined Court, Tambaram, with conditions: surety identification (photograph, left thumb impression, Aadhaar/bank passbook), daily reporting before respondent Police at 10.30 a.m. for one month and thereafter as required, no absconding, no tampering with evidence/witnesses; on breach, Magistrate/Trial Court may act per P.K.Shaji vs. State of Kerala [(2005)AIR SCW 5560]; absconding may attract fresh FIR under Section 269 B.N.S.

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CRL OP No. 11096 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 06-05-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI CRL OP No. 11096 of 2026

Rajesh Kumar T

..Petitioner(s)

The State represented by The Inspector of Police T22-Medavakkam Police station, Chengalpattu District. (Crime No. 84 of 2026)

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..Respondent(s)

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PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition has been filed under Section 483 of BNSS to enlarge the petitioner on bail in Crime No. 8 4 of 2026 on the file of the respondent Police.

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For Petitioner:	Mr.N.Kamalanathan
For Respondent:	Mr.V.J.Priyadarsana Govt. Advocate (Crl.Side)

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ORDER

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Petition seeking bail in respect of Crime No.84 of 2026 registered for the

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alleged offences punishable under Sections 296(b), 126(2), 109(1), 309(6) and 351(3) of BNS, is on board for consideration.

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The case of the prosecution is that due to previous enmity, the

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petitioner, along with, other accused assaulted the victim with a knife, causing

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grievous injuries and also criminally intimidated him. Hence the case.

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CRL OP No. 11096 of 2026

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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 also submitted that the petitioner is in no way connected with the alleged offence, however, he is suffering incarceration from 24.03.2026. He further submitted that the petitioner is ready to abide by any stringent condition that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, he prayed for grant of bail to the petitioner.

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Learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police, while opposing for grant of bail to the petitioner, reiterated the prosecution case and submitted that the injured has been discharged from the hospital.

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Heard both sides and perused the materials available on record .

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6. Taking note of the facts and circumstances of the case, nature of allegations, submissions made by the learned counsels on either side and the period of incarceration undergone by the petitioner, 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 him executing a bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) with

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CRL OP No. 11096 of 2026

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two sureties , each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial

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Magistrate No.II, Combined Court, Tambaram, 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., for a period of one month and thereafter, as and when required for further interrogation;

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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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[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 of B.N.S.

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06.05.2026

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CRL OP No. 11096 of 2026

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Note :

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Registry is directed to forthwith upload this order in the Official Website of this Court.

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All 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.

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