CRL OP No. 18450 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 15-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN CRL OP No. 18450 of 2026 Mohamed Rafik ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State Rep By, The Inspector of Police All Women Police station, K.V.R.Nagar, Tiruppur, Tiruppur District. Crime No.6 of 2026. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, pleased to enlarge the petitioner on bail in respect of case in Spl.S.C.No.107 of 2026 on the Sessions Judge, Magalir Neethi Mandram, Fast Track Mahila Court, Tiruppur. For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.Arjun For Respondent(s): Mr.S.Yogaraja Sekar Government Advocate (Criminal side) ORDER The petitioner, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 17.03.2026 for the alleged offences under Sections 5 (i), 5 (j) (ii) and 6 of the Protection of Children From Sexual Offences Act, 2012, in Crime No.6 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 18450 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 2.The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner is approximately forty years old and the victim is approximately fourteen years old. It is alleged that the petitioner committed forcible penetrative sexual assault against the victim, consequently, she became pregnant. Hence, the case. 3.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is innocent and has been in custody since 17.03.2026. He further submitted that the petitioner 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 penetrative sexual assault. He further contended that the DNA of the Fetus matches that of the petitioner. 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 forcible penetrative sexual assault against the fourteen years old victim. .Furthermore, from the submissions made https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 18450 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 by the learned Government Advocate (Criminal side), it is evident that the DNA matches with the petitioner. Hence, 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. 15-07-2026 ep To 1.The Inspector of Police All Women Police station, K.V.R.Nagar, Tiruppur, Tiruppur District. 2.The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 18450 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 C.KUMARAPPAN, J. EP CRL OP No. 18450 of 2026 15-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis