Crl.O.P.(MD)No.16624 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT ( Criminal Jurisdiction ) Date : 07.08.2026 PRESENT THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K. RAJASEKAR CRL OP(MD). No. 16624 of 2026 Muthukishore ...Petitioner Vs State of Tamil Nadu rep. by The Inspector of Police, Radhapuram Police Station, Tirunelveli District. (Crime No.449 of 2026) ...Respondent/Complainant For Petitioner : Mr.S.Kasirajan Advocate For Respondent : Mr.N.Balasubramanian Counsel for State of TN (Crl. Side) PETITION FOR BAIL Under Sec.483 of BNSS PRAYER :- For Bail in Cr.No. 449 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police. ORDER : The Court made the following order :- The petitioner / Accused, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 14.07.2026, for the offences punishable under Section 310(2) of BNS, in Crime No.449 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail. 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.O.P.(MD)No.16624 of 2026 2. The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner, along with five other accused, was involved in enticing persons through the Grindr application, by creating an impression that they could have sexual relations (homo sex) and thereafter taking them to a secluded place, attacking them and forcibly taking away their belongings. In the present case, about 5½ sovereigns of gold ornaments were allegedly snatched from the victim. Thereafter, the complaint was lodged and the case was registered. 3.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is a student and has been falsely implicated in the present case. He further submitted that the petitioner is not involved in the alleged occurrence and is ready to cooperate with the investigation. Hence, he prayed for grant of bail. 4.The learned Counsel for the State (Crl. Side) reiterated the prosecution case and submitted that the petitioner is not only involved in the present case, but is also involved in another case in Crime No.395 of 2026 on the file of Palayamkottai Police Station. He further submitted that the petitioner was arrested only recently and that some more accused are yet to be secured. The investigation is also in progress. Hence, vehemently opposed the grant of bail 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.O.P.(MD)No.16624 of 2026 to the petitioner. 5.Heard both sides and perused the materials available on record. 6.Considering the nature and gravity of the allegations, the previous antecedents of the petitioner and the fact that he has been arrested only recently, this Court is not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner. 7.Accordingly, this criminal original petition is dismissed. (K R S J) 07.08.2026 TM To 1.The Inspector of Police, Radhapuram Police Station, Tirunelveli District. (Crime No.449 of 2026) 2.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Crl.O.P.(MD)No.16624 of 2026 K. RAJASEKAR, J. TM ORDER IN CRL OP(MD) No. 16624 of 2026 Date : 07.08.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis