Authority: Madras High Court (Bench of Justice C. Kumarappan)

Order Date: 09-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: K. Sudhakar, Junior Engineer, Zone III, Nallur, Tiruppur City Municipal Corporation.
  • Respondent: State represented by Inspector of Police Vigilance and Anti‑Corruption Police Station, Tiruppur District (Crime No.4 of 2026).
  • Allegations: Petitioner demanded Rs 8,40,000 from the de‑facto complainant (Murugan of M/s Hari Constructions) for preparation of a bill; received Rs 5,00,000, which was recovered by police. Charged under Sections 7(a) and 7(b) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. No prior criminal case.
  • Prosecution described the matter as a “trap case”. Defence argued innocence and willingness to cooperate.

Observations

  • Court noted petitioner is a government servant, has no antecedents, and has been in custody since 09‑06‑2026.
  • Determined that continued detention is unnecessary for investigation.

Conditions of Bail

  • Execution of a bond of Rs 25,000 with two sureties each for the same amount, photographs and left thumb impression as per Judicial Form No.46.
  • Daily reporting to the respondent police at 10:30 a.m. for two weeks, thereafter as required for interrogation.
  • Prohibition on absconding, tampering with evidence or witnesses.
  • Breach of conditions may lead to appropriate action as per Supreme Court precedent P.K. Shaji vs. State of Kerala (2005) 13 SCC 283.
  • If petitioner absconds, a fresh FIR may be registered under Section 269 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Final Outcome

  • Bail granted to K. Sudhakar subject to the above conditions.

Topics: Bail, Corruption, Judicial Order