Authority: High Court of Judicature at Madras
Order Date: 17-09-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Abubakar, represented by M/s R. Raji.
- Respondent: State represented by the Station House Officer, All Women Police Station‑Thirukoilur, Kallakurichi District (Crime No.45 of 2026).
- Charges: Offences under Sections 78(1), 115(2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 read with Sections 11(4), 12 of the POCSO Act, 2012.
- Allegations: Petitioner, along with two others, allegedly followed the complainant’s daughter on a two‑wheeler, pulled her by the uniform, slapped her cheek after she resisted, causing her to flee.
- Procedural History: Petitioner arrested and placed in judicial custody on 19‑08‑2026. Bail sought under Section 483 of BNS, 2023.
Final Outcome
- The Court, observing that the prima facie allegations do not attract POCSO provisions, granted bail.
- Bail conditions:
- Execution of a bond of Rs 25,000 with two sureties of equal amount, photographs and left thumb impressions required.
- Daily reporting to the respondent police at 10:30 a.m. until further orders.
- No absconding, no tampering with evidence or witnesses.
- Breach of conditions may lead to appropriate orders, including fresh FIR under Section 269 of BNS.
- Order to be uploaded on the Court’s official website with watermark and QR code; relevant authorities notified.
Topics: Bail, Criminal Procedure, POCSO Act