Ruled in favour of Vijayakumar (Petitioner / Sole-Accused)
In Short
A father facing severe child abuse accusations argued that the police case was a fake retaliation filed by his wife during an ugly divorce battle. The Madras High Court considered the statements of the children alongside the time he had already spent behind bars and decided to grant him bail with strict conditions.
The Parties
Party A: Vijayakumar (Petitioner / Sole-Accused)
Party B: The State Represented by the Inspector of Police, W17 Sembiam AWPS Peravallur Police Station (Respondent / Complainant)
Advocates & Judges
For Party A: Learned Advocate Mr. J.Sivanandaraaj (Senior Counsel) for Mr. Elanchezhien
For Party B: Learned Advocate Mr. M.M.I.Khaleel (Government Advocate - Criminal Side)
Judge(s): Hon'ble Justice N.Ramesh
What the Case Was About
The police arrested a father after his wife accused him of sexually abusing their minor daughter multiple times and stopping her from going to the police earlier. The father denied everything, claiming his wife filed the false complaint out of revenge because they were going through a bitter matrimonial dispute and he had already sent her a legal notice asking for a divorce. He asked the court to release him on bail while the investigation continued.
Judgment Date
15-10-2026
The Outcome
The court ruled in favour of the petitioner and ordered that he be released on bail after executing a bond of Rs. 25,000 with two sureties, subject to daily police reporting and other strict rules.
What the Court Looked At
- The court noted that the police registered an FIR based on the wife's complaint regarding alleged abuse and threats.
- The court considered the defence argument that the case was slapped in retaliation because the husband sought a divorce.
- The court reviewed the official statement of the victim child recorded under the law, where she stated her father touched and massaged her in inappropriate places.
- The court examined the statement of the victim's 12-year-old brother, who also stated that their father sexually abused the victim child.
- The court weighed the serious nature of the allegations against the time the petitioner had already spent locked up in judicial custody since his arrest.
"Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the nature of the allegations, the statements of the victim child and her brother, and the period of incarceration undergone by the petitioner, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner..."
What This Means For You
When a marriage breaks down and legal notices for divorce are exchanged, emotions run dangerously high and can sometimes spill over into severe criminal complaints that drag family members into court. In this case, even though the children gave statements supporting the allegations, the court chose to grant bail primarily because of the time already spent in custody, showing how vital it is to navigate matrimonial feuds carefully before they escalate. If you find yourself tangled in a bitter family dispute where criminal accusations have suddenly entered the picture, it can feel completely overwhelming and isolating. Setback Solutions is here to help you understand your plain-language options and coordinate your next steps without any legal jargon or false promises.
You Still Have Options
If you are facing a false FIR or dealing with an unexpected criminal complaint during a messy separation, it can feel like your entire world is crashing down. You do not have to figure out the path forward all by yourself when you are worried about your freedom and don't know what to do next. Taking a step back to explore a second opinion or seek non-judicial guidance can help bring clarity to a very confusing situation. You can reach out to Setback Solutions to get plain-language help and coordination for understanding your options, keeping in mind that we are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice or guarantee any results.