Hari @ Manikandan Vs State rep by Inspector of Police

PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to enlarge the petitioner on bail in connection with Crime No.187 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police.

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For Petitioner(s): Mr.M. Deivanandam For Respondent(s): Mr.V.J.Priyadarsana Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

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ORDER

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Petition seeking bail in connection with Crime No.187 of 2026 registered for the offences punishable under Sections 126, 127(2), 140(1), 309 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, who was an employee of the de facto complainant, along with other

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CRL OP No. 11365 of 2026

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accused kidnapped the de facto complainant for ransom of Rs.1 crore. Hence the case.

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Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an innocent person and has been under incarceration since 08.03.2026. He further submitted that due to the business rivalry, a false complaint has been given against the petitioner. He also submitted that the coaccused in this case has been released on bail and that the petitioner is ready to abide by any stringent condition that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, he prayed for the grant of bail to the petitioner.

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Learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent reiterated the prosecution case and opposed for the grant of bail. He further submitted that the investigation in this case is still pending and only part of the amount was recovered. He also submitted that this is the second application for bail filed by the petitioner and that the first application for bail in Crl.O.P.No.9333 of 2026 was dismissed by this Court on 15.04.2026 and there is no change in circumstances.

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