P.R.Venkatesan v. The Inspector Of Police,
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 27-01-2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR
1. P.R.Venkatesan S/o. Raju, No. 2/221, D.S.P. Camp Road, Morai, Veerapuraim, Avadi, Chennai - 600 055 Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The Inspector of Police, T7 Tank Factory Police Station, Avadi.
(Crime No. 681/2025).
Respondent(s) PRAYER To enlarge the petitioner on Anticipatory Bail in the event of arrest on connection with Crime No. 681 of 2025 pending investigation on the file of the respondent police.
For Petitioner(s):
Elamaran G For Respondent(s):
M/S.J.R.Archana Government Advocate (Crl.Side)
ORDER
The petitioner, who apprehend arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the alleged offences punishable under Sections 126(2), 296(b), 115(2), 351(2) of BNS Act r/w. Section 4 of Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act, 2002 in Crime No.681 of 2025, seeks anticipatory bail.
2. The case of the prosecution is that due to land enmity, the petitioner abused and attacked the defacto complainant and threatened her with dire consequences. Hence the complaint.
3. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is an innocent person and he has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution. He further submitted that the petitioner is ready to abide by any conditions that may be imposed by this Court. Therefore, he prays for grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.
4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) would submit that the injured has been discharged from the hospital and there are one previous cases against the petitioner. Hence, she vehemently opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.
5. Considering the above facts and circumstances of the case and also considering the fact that the injured sustained only simple injuries and considering the nature of the allegations, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner with certain conditions.
6. Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on his appearance, within a period of fifteen (15) days from the date on which the order copy made ready, before the learned Judicial Magistrate, Ambattur, on condition that the petitioner shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.15,000/- (Rupees Fifteen Thousand only), with two sureties each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Magistrate concerned, and on further condition:
(a) If the petitioners fails to surrender before the concerned Magistrate within a period of fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, this order shall stand automatically cancelled;
(b) The sureties shall affix their photographs and left thumb impression in the application for surety ship (Judicial Form No.46 annexed to 'The Criminal Rules of Practice, 2019]'. The learned Magistrate shall obtain a copy of any one of identify proofs to ensure their identity;
(c) The petitioner shall report before the respondent police everyday at 10.30 a.m., for a period of two weeks and thereafter, as and when required for interrogation; (d) On breach of any of the aforesaid conditions, the learned Magistrate/Trial Court is entitled to take appropriate actions against the petitioners in accordance with law as if the conditions have been imposed and the petitioners released on bail by the learned Magistrate/Trial Court himself as laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in P.K.Shaji v. State of Kerala [(2005) AIR SCW 5560];
(e) If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of BNS.
27-01-2026 Mpa Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To 1.The Judicial Magistrate, Ambattur.
2.The Inspector of Police, T7 Tank Factory Police Station, Avadi.
(Crime No. 681/2025).
3.The Public Prosecutor High Court, Madras.
K.RAJASEKAR J.
mpa CRL OP No. 1554 of 27-01-2026