Ravi v. The State rep by the Sub Inspector of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
CRL OP No. 20229 of 2026, Madras HC, 28-07-2026, C. Kumarappan J.: bail granted to Ravi and Magesh in Desur PS Crime No.73 of 2026 (Sections 275, 123 and 62 BNS 2023 read with Sections 6(b) and 24(1) COTPA 2003; alleged possession of 20.4 kgs banned tobacco products); arrested and remanded 16.07.2026; no criminal antecedents; release on Rs. 25,000 bond with two sureties, Judicial Magistrate Court, Vandavasi; conditions include twice-daily police reporting for two weeks; P.K.Shaji (2005) 13 SCC 283 relied on for breach-of-bail-condition consequences; fresh FIR under Section 269 BNS 2023 if petitioners abscond.
What did the court decide?
Petitioners enlarged on bail in Crime No.73 of 2026 on executing a separate bond of Rs.25,000/- each with two sureties each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the Judicial Magistrate Court, Vandavasi, subject to conditions: sureties to affix photographs/left thumb impression with identity proof (Judicial Form No.46, Criminal Rules of Practice 2019); petitioners to report at the respondent police station twice a day (10.30 a.m. and 05.30 p.m.) for two weeks and thereafter as and when required; not to abscond during investigation or trial; not to tamper with evidence or witnesses; on breach, Magistrate/Trial Court may act per P.K.Shaji vs. State of Kerala; if petitioners abscond, fresh FIR may be registered under Section 269 BNS 2023.