Shanmugaiah v. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police, Kovilpatti West
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail granted; CRL OP(MD) No. 7310 of 2026; order dated 15.04.2026; P. Dhanabal, J.; Madurai Bench of Madras High Court; Crime No.325 of 2026, Kovilpatti West Police Station, Thoothukudi District; offences under Section 123 of BNS and Section 24(1) COTPA Act; seizure of 3060 pockets of tobacco products from Honda Shine motor cycle at Elayarasaendal Road near Rathinakaliamman Temple; arrested and remanded 27.03.2026; four previous cases with bail granted in each; investigation pending; bond Rs.10,000 with two sureties; daily reporting at 10.30 a.m. for 30 days; Judicial Magistrate No.II Kovilpatti; P.K.Shaji vs. State of Kerala (2005) AIR SCW 5560 applied; fresh FIR under Section 269 BNS on absconding; petition under Sec.483 of BNSS.
What did the court decide?
Regular bail granted to the petitioner subject to conditions: bond of Rs.10,000/- with two sureties each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial Magistrate No.II, Kovilpatti; daily reporting before the respondent Police at 10.30 a.m. for 30 days and thereafter as required; no similar offences; no absconding; no inducement, threat, promise or tampering with evidence; breach actionable by the Magistrate/Trial Court as per P.K.Shaji vs. State of Kerala; fresh FIR under Section 269 BNS if the accused absconds.