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Sasikumar v. The State of Tamil nadu

Madras HC21 Jan 2026CRL OP(MD)/1053/2026

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What is this about?

Madras High Court, Madurai Bench; Crl.O.P.(MD)No.1053 of 2026; Section 528 BNSS 2023; direction to consider bail application on same day of surrender; prior notice to de facto complainant; I Additional District and Sessions Judge PCR Cases Tiruchirappalli; Crime No.2 of 2026; Cantonment Police Station Trichy City; cheating by non-repayment of Rs. 45,00,000/-; Sasikumar sole accused; Sofia Laransa de facto complainant; same-day bail consideration direction.

What did the court decide?

Direction to the I Additional District and Sessions Judge, PCR Cases, Tiruchirappalli, to issue prior notice to the de facto complainant and consider the petitioner's bail application on the same day of his surrender in connection with Crime No.2 of 2026. ¶29

Sasikumar Vs The State of Tamil nadu — Madras HC (2026) — LawSathi Research

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Crl.O.P.(MD)No.1053 of 2026

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 21.01.2026

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI

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Crl.O.P.(MD)No.1053 of 2026

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Sasikumar

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... Petitioner/ Sole Accused

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Vs.

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1.The State of Tamil nadu, Rep by The Commissioner of Police, Commissioner Office,

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Trichy City.

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2.The Assistant Commissioner of Police, O/o.The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Trichy Cantonment Division, Trichy City.

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3.The Inspector of Police, Cantonment Police Station, Trichy City. Cr.No.2/2026.

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4.Sofia Laransa ... Respondents

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PRAYER : Petition filed under Section 528 of BNSS, 2023 to direct the I Additional District and Sessions Judge, PCR Cases, Tiruchirappalli, to consider the bail application of the petitioner concerned in Cr.No.2 of 2026 on the file of the 3^rd respondent police and pass orders in accordance with law on the same day on his surrender, if any petition filed by the petitioner.

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

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Crl.O.P.(MD)No.1053 of 2026

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For Petitioner : Mr.P.Saravanan For R1 to R3 : Mr.B.Thanga Aravindh Government Advocate (Crl.side) For R4 : Mr.Balaji

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ORDER

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This Criminal Original Petition has been filed to direct the I Additional District and Sessions Judge, PCR Cases, Tiruchirappalli, to consider the bail application of the petitioner concerned in Cr.No.2 of 2026 on the file of the 3 rd respondent police and pass orders in accordance with law on the same day on his surrender, if any petition filed by the petitioner.

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The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner, having borrowed a sum of Rs. 45,00,000/-, failed to repay the said amount to the de facto complainant and thereby cheated the de facto complainant. Hence, the case.

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Heard the learned counsel on either side and carefully perused the materials available on record.

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

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Crl.O.P.(MD)No.1053 of 2026

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Considering the limited scope of the relief sought for, this Court

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hereby direct the learned I Additional District and Sessions Judge, PCR Cases, Tiruchirappalli , to issue prior notice to the de facto complainant and thereafter to consider the bail application of the petitioner on the same day of his surrender before that Court in connection with Crime No.2 of 2026 on the file of the third respondent police.

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