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2026 DAILYLAW 44781 (MAD)

Tan Chin Kun v. STATE REP BY

CRL MP/9837/2026 · 2026-07-02

C Kumarappan

Transfer Petitionbody2026

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CRL MP No. 9837 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 MP No. 9837 of 2026 in Crl.O.P.No.22392 of 2024 Tan Chin Kun ..Petitioner/A3 Vs State Rep. By The Inspector Of Police CBCID, Cyber Crime Cell, Chennai. Crime No.1 of 2024. ..Respondent This petition filed under Section 528 of BNSS Act, 2023 to modify the condition that “accordingly the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on condition to execute separate bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/-(rupees ten thousand only) each with two sureties each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the XI Metropolitan Magistrate, Saidapet” imposed in the order dated 19.09.2024 in Crl. OP. No.22392 of 2024 passed by this Court by permitting the petitioner to execute his own bond instead of furnishing two sureties. For Petitioner(s): Ms. P.Keerthana For M/s. Murali Law Firm For Respondent(s): Mrs.R.S.INDIRA, GOVT. ADVOCATE (CRL.SIDE) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL MP No. 9837 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 ORDER The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner was released on bail by this Court on 19.09.2024. It is the contention of the of the learned counsel for the petitioner that, inspite of enlargement of bail in the month of September 2024, the petitioner being a Malaysian citizen, he find it difficult to arrange for sureties. Hence, she prayed to enlarge him on his own bond. 2.It is also the contention of the learned counsel for the petitioner that in view of the G.O.(ID) No.141 (Public (Foreigners-III), Department) dated 18.09.2024, even if he is released, he will be kept in Special Camp at Trichy, during the period of bail. She would also relied upon the order passed by the learned Principal Sessions Judge in Crl.M.P.No.2591 of 2026 dated 17.03.2026 against the similarly placed person / A1. 3.In such view of the submissions and the fact that the petitioner has remained in incarceration despite having been granted bail on 19.09.2024, the Court is inclined to modify the bail condition. Accordingly, the earlier condition modified to the effect that the petitioner shall be released on his own bond. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL MP No. 9837 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 4. However, the Jail Authorities is directed to follow G.O. (Ms.) No. 141, Public (Foreigners-III) Department, dated 18.09.2024 and this petitioner may be kept in a Special Camp at Trichy, during his period of bail. Accordingly, this Petition is ordered. 02-07-2026 smv To, 1.XI Metropolitan Magistrate, Saidapet. 2.The Inspector Of Police CBCID, Cyber Crime Cell, Chennai. 3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL MP No. 9837 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 C.KUMARAPPAN, J. smv CRL MP No. 9837 of 2026 in Crl.O.P.No.22392 of 2024 02-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis