Authority: High Court of Judicature at Madras
Order Date: 10-07-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: D. Baskaran, Chemistry Teacher at Bharathidasanar School, Arakkonam.
- Respondent: State represented by Inspector of Police, Arakkonam Town Police Station (Crime No.320 of 2026).
- Charges: Offences under Sections 7 and 8 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 and Section 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
- FIR registered on 20-06-2026; alleged incident occurred on 17-06-2026 involving a student of class XI.
- Petitioner was arrested and placed in judicial custody on 20-06-2026.
- Prosecution alleged the teacher induced a homosexual relationship and threatened the student.
- Defence counsel argued innocence, stating the case arose from a reprimand for tobacco use, and sought bail.
Final Outcome
- The Court, after considering submissions, found further custody unnecessary for investigation and ordered bail.
- Bail terms: bond of Rs 25,000 with two sureties of equal amount, sureties to affix photographs and left thumb impression as per Judicial Form No.46.
- Conditions:
a) Sureties’ identity verification.
b) Petitioner to reside in Coimbatore district and report daily at 10:30 a.m. to Singanallur Police Station for fifteen days, and thereafter as required.
c) School management prohibited from posting petitioner to the school where the victim studies until trial completion.
d) Petitioner must not abscond during investigation or trial.
e) Petitioner must not tamper with evidence or witnesses.
f) Breach of conditions may lead to revocation of bail as per Supreme Court precedent (P.K. Shaji vs. State of Kerala, 2005).
g) If petitioner absconds, a fresh FIR may be filed under Section 269 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
- Order dated 10-07-2026, signed by Justice C. Kumarappan.
- Registry instructed to upload the order on the Court’s official website with watermark and QR code; hard copies not required.
Topics: Court Proceedings, Child Protection