Authority: Madras High Court, Bench of Justice C. Kumarappan
Order Date: 15-07-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Naveen, son of Moorthy, 42, residing at South Vellalar Street, Singanallur, Coimbatore.
- Respondent: State represented by Inspector of Police, Podanur Police Station, Coimbatore (Crime No.195 of 2026).
- Charges: Offences under Sections 5 and 7(3) of the Lottery Act and Section 318(4) of the B.N.S. Act for allegedly selling banned lottery tickets online via a WhatsApp group.
- Arrest & Custody: Arrested and placed in judicial custody on 10‑06‑2026.
- Prosecution claim: Petitioner, along with others, illegally sold banned lottery tickets to earn profit.
- Defence claim: Counsel for petitioner asserted innocence, no criminal antecedents, and willingness to comply with stringent conditions.
- Government Advocate: Confirmed lack of prior criminal record but opposed bail.
Final Outcome
- The Court ordered release on bail: bond of Rs 25,000 with two sureties, to be approved by the District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, Madukkarai.
- Additional conditions:
a) Sureties to affix photographs and left thumb impressions on Form No.46; identity proof verification.
b) Petitioner to make a non‑refundable deposit of Rs 50,000 to M/s. Patient Welfare Society, account details provided, and produce bank challan.
c) Daily reporting to the respondent police at 10:30 a.m. until further orders.
d) No absconding during investigation or trial.
e) No tampering with evidence or witnesses.
f) Breach of conditions may lead to appropriate orders as per Supreme Court precedent (P.K. Shaji vs. State of Kerala).
g) If absconding occurs, a fresh FIR may be registered under Section 269 of B.N.S.
- The order directed immediate upload on the Court’s official website with watermark and QR code, and instructed all concerned parties to act on the uploaded order.
Topics: Bail, Online Lottery, Criminal Procedure