Authority: High Court of Judicature at Madras

Order Date: 02-11-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner/Accused: S. Chandru, son of S. Shanmugam, residing at 59 Big Street, Kundrathur, Sriperumbudur, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu‑600069.
  • Respondent/Complainant: The State, represented by the Inspector of Police, T‑5, Kundrathur Police Station (T‑24 Tirumudivakkam Police Station). Crime No. 497 of 2026 filed on 15‑09‑2026.
  • Alleged offences under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNS Act): Sections 126, 296(b), 118(1), 309(4), 311, 351(3).
  • Facts as per prosecution: Accused allegedly approached the de‑facto complainant’s shop, demanded money at knife point, and after refusal, attacked with a knife, robbing Rs 800 and a mobile phone.
  • Defence submission: Petitioner claims innocence, has been in judicial custody since 15‑09‑2026, and is willing to comply with any conditions.
  • Government Advocate’s submission: Petitioner is involved in two prior cases, including a murder case; a knife and phone have been recovered; investigation pending.

Final Outcome

  • The Court, after consideration, grants bail to the petitioner subject to the following conditions:

1. Execution of a bond of Rs 25,000 (Rupees Twenty‑Five Thousand only) with two sureties of equal amount, to be approved by the learned Judicial Magistrate at Sriperumpudur.

2. Sureties must affix photographs and left thumb impressions on the application form (Judicial Form No.46) and provide identity proof.

3. Petitioner must report to the respondent police thrice daily at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. until further orders.

4. Petitioner must not abscond during investigation or trial.

5. Petitioner must not tamper with evidence or witnesses during investigation or trial.

6. Breach of any condition may lead to appropriate orders by the learned Magistrate/Trial Court as per Supreme Court precedent in P.K. Shaji vs. State of Kerala [(2005) 13 SCC 283].

7. If the accused absconds thereafter, a fresh FIR may be registered under Section 269 of the B.N.S.

  • The order is to be uploaded on the Court’s official website immediately; all concerned parties must act on the uploaded order without requiring certified hard copies.

Topics: Criminal Bail; Judicial Order