TN police cites man's 'North Indian' origin to oppose his bail plea, HC pulls up cops. Madras HC criticised Tamil Nadu Police for opposing bail to an accused, citing his “North Indian” origin as reason he could abscond. Someone's place of origin cannot be grounds to presume they'd flee, court said. Noting that he worked in Chennai for over 20 years, court said such claim “ought not to have appeared in affidavit sworn by police.