Authority: High Court of Judicature at Madras

Order Date: 23-10-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner/Accused: Gunasekaran, a land surveyor, represented by counsel Mr. K. Vijayakumar.
  • Respondent/Complainant: State represented by the Inspector of Police, Kadampuliyur Police Station, Cuddalore District (Crime No.316 of 2026).
  • Criminal Original Petition No.: CRL O.P. No.30991 of 2026 filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking bail.
  • Charges: Offences punishable under Sections 335, 340(2), 318(4), 296(b) and 351(2) of the BNS.
  • Custody: Petitioner has been in judicial custody since 21‑09‑2026.
  • Prior Proceedings: Earlier bail application disposed on 08‑10‑2026 (Crl.O.P.No.29081 of 2026); co‑accused already released on bail.
  • Prosecution’s case: Alleged false assurance of arranging free house‑site pattas, receipt of money through other accused.
  • Defence: Petitioner's counsel contended innocence, stating the alleged amount was received by other persons, not the petitioner.

Final Outcome

  • The Court granted bail to the petitioner, directing him to execute 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 No.II, Panruti, Cuddalore District.
  • Conditions imposed:

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

b) Petitioner must report daily to the respondent police at 10:30 a.m. until further orders.

c) Petitioner must not abscond during investigation or trial.

d) Petitioner must not tamper with evidence or witnesses.

e) Breach of any condition allows the Magistrate/Trial Court to take appropriate action as per Supreme Court precedent (P.K. Shaji vs. State of Kerala).

f) If petitioner absconds, a fresh FIR may be registered under Section 269 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

  • The order was to be uploaded immediately on the Court’s official website, watermarked and QR‑coded, and all concerned parties instructed to act on the online version without requiring certified hard copies.

Topics: Criminal Law, Bail