Authority: High Court of Judicature at Madras
Order Date: 28 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Uthirapathi (represented by M/s K. Meena) vs. State represented by Inspector of Police, Thirupalapanthal Police Station, Tirukkoyilur, Kallakurichi; Crime No.47 of 2026, Crl.O.P.No.20166 of 2026.
- Arrested on 06‑04‑2026; alleged offences under Sections 296(b), 115(2), 118(1), 351(3) and 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
- Prosecution alleges petitioner demanded money from his father, attacked him with a wooden log, causing death.
- Defence claims petitioner is innocent, falsely implicated, has been in custody since 06‑04‑2026, and is willing to comply with stringent conditions.
- Government Advocate reiterated prosecution case, noted investigation completed and final report filed, and stated petitioner has no prior criminal antecedents.
Final Outcome
- Court ordered release on bail upon execution of a bond of Rs 25,000 with two sureties of equal amount, subject to conditions:
- Sureties to affix photographs and left thumb impression as per Judicial Form No.46.
- Petitioner to reside in Nagercoil and report daily at 10:30 a.m. to Inspector of Police, Mela Theru Karai, Nagercoil.
- No absconding, no tampering with evidence or witnesses.
- Breach of conditions may lead to appropriate action as per Supreme Court precedent (P.K. Shaji vs. State of Kerala).
- If petitioner absconds, a fresh FIR may be registered under Section 269 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
- Order to be uploaded immediately on the official website of the Court with watermark and QR code.
Topics: Criminal Law, Bail