L.Malai v. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police, Perumalpuram
Case brief
What is this about?
CRL OP(MD) No.8137 of 2026, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, P. Dhanabal J, decided 27/04/2026. Anticipatory bail allowed for L.Malai (A2) in Crime No.33 of 2026 (Perumalpuram PS, Tirunelveli) under Sections 126(2), 296(b), 309(4), 351(3) BNS Act / corresponding Sections 341, 294, 392, 506 IPC for alleged extortion of Rs.1000/- at weapon-point on 31.01.2026. Co-accused A1 already released on bail; petitioner's single previous case held not of similar nature. Conditions: Rs.10,000/- bond with two sureties before Judicial Magistrate No.1, Tirunelveli; weekly reporting every Saturday 10.30 a.m. for four weeks; no similar offences, no absconding, no tampering; breach actionable per P.K.Shaji vs. State of Kerala (2005) AIR SCW 5560; absconding invites fresh FIR under Section 269 B.N.S.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail granted to the petitioner (Accused No.2) in Crime No.33 of 2026, subject to executing a bond for Rs.10,000/- with two sureties each for a like sum before the Judicial Magistrate No.1, Tirunelveli; condition to report before the respondent police every Saturday at 10.30 a.m. for four weeks and thereafter as and when required; not to commit similar offences, not to abscond, and not to tamper with evidence or witnesses; on breach the Magistrate may take action as per P.K.Shaji vs. State of Kerala; if the accused absconds thereafter, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 B.N.S.