Alagulakshmi, v. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police, Awps-Tirunelveli Town
Case brief
What is this about?
Anticipatory bail granted — CRL OP(MD) No.7490 of 2026, Madras High Court (Madurai Bench), P. Dhanabal J., 17.04.2026. Applicant Alagulakshmi, Accused No.2/Headmaster; offences under Ss.75, 79, 239 BNS 2023; FIR Cr.No.21/2026, AWPS Tirunelveli Town; occurrence 06.01.2026 versus FIR 28.03.2026 (delay noted). Grounds: no specific allegations, investigation near completion, no previous case. Conditions: Rs.10,000 bond plus two sureties before Judicial Magistrate No.IV, Madurai; daily reporting at 10.30 a.m.; no similar offences/absconding/tampering; breach per P.K.Shaji vs. State of Kerala (2005) AIR SCW 5560; fresh FIR under S.269 BNS if absconds; petition under Sec.482 BNSS; intervenor (defacto complainant's counsel) opposed.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail granted: release on execution of a bond of Rs.10,000/- with two sureties each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial Magistrate No.IV, Madurai; daily appearance before the respondent Police at 10.30 a.m. until further orders; prohibitions against committing similar offences, absconding, and tampering with evidence or witnesses; on breach, action by the Magistrate/Trial Court as per P.K.Shaji vs. State of Kerala [(2005)AIR SCW 5560]; fresh FIR under Section 269 B.N.S. if the accused absconds.