CRL OP No. 16908 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 02-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN CRL OP No. 16908 of 2026 G.Balaraman S/o Govindaraj, 111, Periyatheru, Bagavelli Village and Post, Walaja Taluk, Ranipet. ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State Rep By, The Inspector of Police All Women Police Station, Ranipet, Ranipet District. Crime No.40 of 2026 ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Criminal Original Petition filed under section 483 of BNSS to enlarge the petitioner on bail in Crime No.40 of 2026 on the file of the Inspector of Police, Ranipet AWPS, Ranipet. For Petitioner(s): Mr.G.Elango For Respondent(s): Mr.S.Yogaraja Sekar, Counsel for Government of Tamil Nadu (Criminal Side) ORDER The petitioner, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 22.05.2026 for the alleged offence under Sections 87, 64(2)(m), 351(3) of BNS and Section 5(1) and 6(1) of POCSO Act, 2012 in Crime No.40 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 16908 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 2. The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner had committed aggravated penetrative sexual assault upon the victim, aged 14 years. Hence, the case. 3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 22.05.2026. He further submitted that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in the present case and that he has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution. He further submitted that the petitioner is ready to abide by any stringent conditions that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, he prays for grant of bail to the Petitioner. 4. Per contra, the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the Respondent Police reiterated the prosecution case and submitted that the petitioner is aged about 66 years and the victim, aged about 14 years. Hence, he opposed the grant of bail to the Petitioner. 5. I have given my anxious consideration to either side submissions and perused the materials available on record. 6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case; taking note of the https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 16908 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 submission made by the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side); and on perusal of the FIR, there is serious allegations of penetrative sexual assault against the petitioner. Considering the serious allegation against the petitioner, this Court is of the firm view that it is not appropriate to enlarge the petitioner on bail. 7. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition stands dismissed. 02-07-2026 DRL To 1.The Inspector of Police All Women Police Station, Ranipet, Ranipet District. 2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 16908 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 C.KUMARAPPAN, J. DRL CRL OP No. 16908 of 2026 02-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis