CRL OP No. 17561 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 08-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN CRL OP No. 17561 of 2026 Senthilkumar ..Petitioner(s) Vs State of Tamil Nadu Rep by The Inspector of Police, Katpadi, All Women Police Station, Vellore District. Crime No. 7 of 2026. ..Respondent(s) Prayer:- Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 483 of BNSS, 2023, pleased to enlarge the petitioner on bail in Crime No.7 of 2026 pending investigation on the file of the respondent Police. For Petitioner(s): Mr.E.Kannadasan For Respondent(s): Mr.S.Yogaraja Sekar, Government Advocate (Criminal Side ) ORDER The petitioner, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 13.05.2026 for the alleged offences under Sections 5 (m) r/w 6 of Protection of Children from Sexual Offence Act, in Crime No.7 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail. 2.The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner is approximately forty- three years and the victim is approximately nine years. It is alleged that the petitioner sexually assaulted the nine year old victim. Hence, the case. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 17561 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 3.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is innocent and has been in custody since 13.05.2026. He further submitted that he is ready to abide by any stringent condition that may be imposed by this Court and ready to co-operate for investigation. Hence, he prays to grant bail to the petitioner. 4.The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and produced the victim’s statement recorded under Section 183 of the BNSS, which contains serious allegations of sexual assault. Hence, he opposed for grant of bail to the petitioner. 5.A perusal of the statement recorded under Section 183 of the BNSS, clearly demonstrates serious allegations of sexual assault against the petitioner. Considering the mental well-being of the victim, this Court is of the firm view that it is not desirable to enlarge the petitioner on bail. Consequently, this Criminal Original Petition is dismissed. 08-07-2026 ep https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 17561 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 To 1.The Inspector of Police, Katpadi, All Women Police Station, Vellore District. 2.The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 17561 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 C.KUMARAPPAN, J. EP CRL OP No. 17561 of 2026 08-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis