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2026 DAILYLAW 59260 (MAD)

V.Pichamuthu v. The State rep by the Inspector of Police

CRL MP/13710/2026 · 2026-07-30

C Kumarappan

Transfer Petitionbody2026

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CRL MP No. 13710 of 2026 in CRL OP No.35110 of 2025 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 30-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN CRL MP No. 13710 of 2026 in CRL OP No.35110 of 2025 V.Pichamuthu ..Petitioner Vs The State rep by The Inspector of Police, Ethappur Police Station, Salem District. [Crime No.523 of 2025] ..Respondent Prayer: Criminal Miscellaneous Petition filed under Section 528 of BNSS praying to extent the time to give surety and execute the anticipatory Bail by order dated 05.01.2026 in Crl.M.P.No.35110 of 2025 on the file of this Court. For Petitioner: Mr. K.Prabhakaran For Respondent: Ms.R.S.Indira Government Advocate (Criminal Side) ORDER This Criminal Miscellaneous Petition has been filed seeking extension of time to furnish sureties, as directed by this Court in Crl.O.P.No.35110 of 2025 by order dated 05.01.2026. 2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner, aged about 70 years, is suffering from severe age-related ailments and has been advised complete bed rest by his medical practitioner. Consequently, the https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL MP No. 13710 of 2026 in CRL OP No.35110 of 2025 __________ Page2 of 4 petitioner was unable to execute the surety bonds within the stipulated time. It is further submitted that the petitioner volunteers to contribute a sum of Rs.50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand only) to any welfare fund or scheme as may be directed by this Court. Hence, the petitioner prays for an extension of time to comply with the order of this Court. 3. However, the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent Police opposes the petitioner's contention and submits that since anticipatory bail was granted on 05.01.2026, nearly seven months have elapsed without compliance. 4. Considering the submissions made on either side, this petition is ordered. The time limit prescribed for executing the sureties in Crl.O.P. No. 35110 of 2025, dated 05.01.2026, is hereby extended by a further period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. This extension is subject to the condition that the petitioner deposits a non-refundable sum of Rs.50,000/- [Rupees Fifty Thousand Only] towards the account of M/s.Patient Welfare Society, Anayankadu Road, Vasantha Mill, Singanallur, maintained at Canara Bank, Singanallur Branch, No.2225, Trichy Road, Singanallur, Coimbatore District-641015, bearing SB Account No.110210036953, IFSC Code No.CNRB0016562, MICR No.641015100 and to produce the Bank challan before the concerned https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL MP No. 13710 of 2026 in CRL OP No.35110 of 2025 __________ Page3 of 4 Magistrate at the time of executing the bond. In the event of default in complying with the aforesaid condition within the extended period, the order granting anticipatory bail shall stand automatically vacated without further reference to this Court. 30-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No VEDA To 1.The Inspector of Police, Ethappur Police Station, Salem District. 2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL MP No. 13710 of 2026 in CRL OP No.35110 of 2025 __________ Page4 of 4 C.KUMARAPPAN, J. VEDA CRL MP No. 13710 of 2026 in CRL OP No.35110 of 2025 30-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis