Madras High Court Directs Youth Involved In Illegal Bike Racing To Assist In Hospital's Trauma Ward

Justice G Jayachandran passed the above orders in a bail petition filed by the accused L. Praveen. The court also directed the accused to furnish security of Rs. 30,000 with two sureties along with other bail conditions.

The case of prosecution was that four persons including the petitioner were riding bikes in a rash manner near Stanley Hospital Roundana on 20.03.2022 causing nuisance and terror in the minds of people using the road. 

The petitioner contented that he was merely a pillion rider and was not engaged in any illegal bike race.

"This Court is not oblivious of the fact that recently youngsters are riding their vehicles rashly causing terror in the minds of the road users particularly, senior citizen. The pillion rider creates panic in the minds of the public by using metal rods and causing fire sparkles while they rod the road, do wheeling and other adventures while riding.

However, the Court was of the view that detention of the Petitioner is not necessary and he may be enlarged on bail, subject to certain conditions. Accordingly, it ordered,

-Petitioner is directed to report before the Duty Doctor of Stanley Hospital, Chennai in Trauma Ward, daily at 08.00 a.m and stay at Trauma Ward till 12.00 noon.

-He shall assist the Ward Boys to take care of the patients at Trauma Ward for a period of 30 days from the next date of release from the prison.

-He shall submit one page report daily about his experience in the Trauma Ward to the duty Doctor and the Dean in turn shall forward the reports submitted by the petitioner at the end of 30th day to the III Metropolitan Magistrate, George Town, Chennai for appraisal.

Case Title: L Praveen v. State represented by Inspector of Police