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Muthuvel v. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police, Melur

Madras HC19 Feb 2026CRL OP(MD)/3502/2026

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What is this about?

The Madurai Bench granted bail to the accused, Muthuvel, who was arrested for murder and other offences under the BNS, subject to conditions including daily police reporting and surety bonds.

What did the court decide?

Petitioner released on bail executing a bond of Rs. 10,000 with two sureties and complying with specific reporting and conduct conditions.

Muthuvel Vs State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector… — Murder and Culpable Homicide | Madras HC (2026)

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CRL OP(MD). No.3502 of 2026

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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( Criminal Jurisdiction )

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Date : 19.02.2026

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PRESENT

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THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY

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CRL OP(MD). No.3502 of 2026

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Muthuvel ... Petitioner/Accused

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The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep By,The Inspector of Police, Melur Police Station, Madurai District. (Crime No.557 of 2025) ... Respondent/Complainant

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For Petitioner : Mr.J.Sankarapandian Advocate.

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For Respondent : Mr.E.Antony Sahaya Prabahar, Additional Public Prosecutor

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PETITION FOR BAIL Under Sec.483 of BNSS

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PRAYER :- For Bail in Crime No.557 of 2025 on the file of the respondent police.

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ORDER : The Court made the following order :-

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The petitioner, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody

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on 18.11.2025 for the offences punishable under Sections 103(1) of BNS @ 103(1), 191(2), 191(3), 296(b) of BNS, in Crime No.557 of 2025 on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail.

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The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner along with other accused persons had abused the defacto complainant's brother and attacked him with deadly weapons, due to which, he died. Hence, the complaint.

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The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an innocent person and he has not committed any offences as alleged by the prosecution. He further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to abide by any conditions which may be imposed by this Court and he is in judicial custody from 18.11.2025. Hence, he seeks bail to the petitioner.

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The learned Additional Public Prosecutor submitted that there is

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no previous case pending against the petitioner and the investigation is still pending. However, he opposed for grant of bail to the petitioner.

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Taking into consideration of the facts and circumstances of the case and also considering the period of incarceration suffered by the petitioner, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner, subject to the following conditions:

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Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on executing a bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) with two sureties, each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial Magistrate, Melur, Madurai, 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 daily at 10.30 a.m., until further orders.

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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 BNS.

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The learned Judicial Magistrate, Melur, Madurai.

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The Superintendent, Central Prison, Madurai District.

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The Inspector of Police, Melur Police Station, Madurai District.

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The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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S.SRIMATHY,J.

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ORDER IN CRL OP(MD) No.3502 of 2026

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Date : 19.02.2026

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Muthuvel v. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police, Melur

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