Dhinesh v. The State Rep.by, The Inspector of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, Crl.O.P.No.5459 of 2026, decided 04-03-2026 by C. Kumarappan, J. Bail petition under Section 483 BNSS 2023 by accused Dhinesh in Crime No.373 of 2025 (Kuniyamuthur PS, Coimbatore) for offences under Sections 296(b) and 109(1) BNS and Section 4 TNPHW Act arising from a knife attack on the defacto complainant on 22.11.2025, with a prior knife attack on 11.07.2023 registered at Race Course PS. Petitioner in custody since 07.12.2025; charge sheet filed, case at PRC stage. Bail refused on the ground that release would cause fear psychosis in the victim and prejudice the fair trial. Petition dismissed; no monetary quantum involved.
What did the court decide?
Bail is declined: given the petitioner's earlier attack on the victim causing severe stab injuries, and that the charge sheet has been filed with the matter in PRC stage, enlarging the petitioner on bail would create a fear psychosis in the mind of the victim, which would affect the fair trial.