Soundarya v. The State Rep By, The Inspector Of Police
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 07-01-2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA SOUNDARYA D/o.SivasubramaniyamD.NO.13/11, Palipathy Northy, Kanchchupalli post, Edappadi, Selam and another Petitioner(s) Vs The State Rep By, The Inspector Of Police D.NO.13/11, Palipathy Northy, Kanchchupalli post, Edappadi, SelamKonganapuram Police Station, Salem.
Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s): K.Soundararajan For Respondent(s): Mr.S.Santhosh, Govt. Adv. Crl.Side
ORDER
Apprehending arrest in connection with Crime No.Not Known of 2024 registered for the offences punishable under Sections 296(b), 118(1), 351(1) of BNS, 2023, the present petition has been filed by the petitioner seeking anticipatory bail.
2. Today, when the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent Police
submitted that the current paper No. 2829 of 2024 enquiry is pending against the petitioner.
3. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondent Police.
4. Recording the submission made by the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side), it is hereby directed that the respondent police has to issue notice under Section 35 of BNSS to the petitioner and the petitioner is directed to appear before the respondent police and the Investigating Officer has to conduct the enquiry by strictly following the procedures therein and if any prima facie case is made out against the petitioner, register the F.I.R or close the petition enquiry at the earliest.
5. The parties are directed to cooperate with the enquiry. It is needless to say that the respondent police shall not take any coercive steps to secure the accused till the completion of enquiry on the complaint lodged by the de facto complainant.
6. With the above directions, this Criminal Original Petition stands disposed of.
07-01-2025 To
1. The State Rep By, The Inspector Of Police D.NO.13/11, Palipathy Northy, Kanchchupalli post, Edappadi, SelamKonganapuram Police Station, Salem.
2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.
A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA, J MSM 07.01.2025