Authority: High Court of Judicature at Madras

Order Date: 30-07-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: Rama, wife of Mohan, residing at 5/7, Annadurai Street, East Tambaram, Kancheepuram District.
  • Respondent: State represented by the Inspector of Police, CCB Tambaram City Police Station, under Crime No.71 of 2025.
  • Allegations: Offences under IPC Sections 419, 420, 465, 467, 468, 471 read with Section 120(B) – alleged impersonation of the de‑facto complainant, execution of a power of attorney in favour of the petitioner, and subsequent cheating.
  • Arrest & Custody: Petitioner arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 02‑06‑2026.
  • Prosecution’s Position: First accused impersonated complainant, executed power of attorney; petitioner allegedly involved in cheating; petitioner has a prior similar case pending.
  • Defence Position: Petitioner claims innocence, has been incarcerated since 02‑06‑2026, ready to comply with stringent conditions; previously granted bail in CRL.OP.No.15637 of 2026.

Final Outcome

  • The Court, after considering submissions, 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 each, each surety providing the same amount, to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial Magistrate‑I, Tambaram.

2. Sureties must affix photographs and left thumb impressions on the Application for Suretyship (Judicial Form No.46) and provide identity proof as required.

3. The petitioner must report daily before the respondent police at 10.30 a.m. until further orders.

4. Within two weeks of release, the petitioner must revoke the power of attorney, declaring she will never act as an agent for the first accused; failure to do so will automatically cancel the bail.

5. The petitioner shall not abscond during investigation or trial.

6. The petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witnesses during investigation or trial.

7. On breach of any condition, the learned Magistrate/Trial Court may pass appropriate orders as per law, following the precedent set by the Supreme Court in P.K. Shaji vs. State of Kerala [(2005) 13 SCC 283].

8. If the accused absconds, a fresh FIR may be registered under Section 269 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (B.N.S.).

  • The order also directs the Registry to upload the order on the official website of the Court immediately, with a watermark and QR code, removing the necessity for certified hard copies.

Topics: Bail, Criminal Procedure, Judiciary