Authority: High Court of Judicature at Madras
Order Date: 23 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Kubendran S/o Krishnasamy, represented by counsel Mr. B. Vetrivel.
- Respondent: State, represented by Inspector of Police, Ammapet Police Station, Salem City, and Government Advocate Mr. N. Palanivel.
- Petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Act, 2023 seeking anticipatory bail in Crime No.236 of 2026, alleged offence under Section 7(3) of the Lotteries Regulations Act, 1998 for illegal possession of banned lottery tickets.
- Petitioner asserted innocence and cited severe cardiac ailments (Triple Vessel Coronary Artery Disease and Congestive Cardiac Failure) with a medical prescription dated 29‑05‑2026 recommending bypass surgery.
- Respondent highlighted that petitioner has five previous criminal cases and opposed the grant of bail.
Final Outcome
- The Court granted anticipatory bail, subject to the following conditions:
1. Execution of a bond of Rs 20,000 with two sureties, each for the same amount.
2. Surrender to Judicial Magistrate‑V, Salem within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the order; failure to do so will automatically cancel the order.
3. Deposit of a non‑refundable Rs 1,00,000 to M/s. Patient Welfare Society, account details: Canara Bank, Singanallur Branch, SB Account No.110210036953, IFSC CNRB0016562; bank challan to be produced before the Magistrate.
4. Daily signing before the respondent police at 10:30 a.m. for two weeks and thereafter as required for interrogation.
5. Prohibition on tampering with evidence or witnesses during investigation or trial.
6. Prohibition on absconding during investigation or trial.
7. Breach of any condition empowers the Magistrate/Trial Court to take appropriate action as per Supreme Court precedent in P.K. Shaji vs. State of Kerala (2005).
8. If the petitioner absconds, a fresh FIR may be registered under Section 269 of the BNS.
Topics: Anticipatory Bail, Lottery Regulations, Criminal Procedure