Jeeva v. The State Represented By The Sub Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 28.01.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR CRL.O.P.No.1745 of 2026 Jeeva ... Petitioner

Versus

The State rep by its, The Sub-Inspector of Police, Vaniyambadi Town Police Station, Tirupathur District.

(Crime No.380 of 2025) .. Respondent Prayer:- Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of B.N.S.S., to enlarge the petitioner on anticipatory bail in the event of his arrest in Crime No.380 of 2025 on the file of the respondent police. For Petitioner :

Mr.S.Siddharth For Respondent :

Ms.J.R.Archana Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

O R D E R

The petitioner, who apprehends arrest by the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 336(3) and 318(4) of BNS 2023, in Crime No.380 of 2025 registered on the file of the respondent police seek anticipatory bail.

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2. The allegation against the petitioner is that he fabricated a legal heir certificate for the purpose of claiming an insurance amount, with the assistance of A1 and A3 in the present case. The said fabrication came to the knowledge of the defacto complainant, namely the Village Administrative Officer, who immediately lodged a complaint. Hence, the present case has been registered.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is arrayed as A2 in the present case and that he had approached the e-Sevai Maiyam for applying for a legal heir certificate. He further submitted that A1 and A3 are the main accused and that they alone had prepared and handed over the certificate after collecting money. He further submitted that the petitioner was not aware of any fabrication of documents. Hence, he prayed for the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

4. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and submitted that the accused A1 and A3 have already been arrested and released on bail and that the alleged forged documents have also been seized. He further submitted that the petitioner is arrayed as A2 and that he is involved in four previous cases under different offences. Hence, he opposed the grant of anticipatory 2/5

bail to the petitioner.

5. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police and perused the materials available on record.

6. Considering the nature of the offence and the fact that A1 and A3 have already been arrested and released on bail and that the relevant documents have also been seized, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner, subject to certain conditions.

7. Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on anticipatory bail in the event of arrest or on his appearance, within a period of fifteen

(15) days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order before the learned Judicial Magistrate Court, Vaniyambadi at Tirupathur District, on condition that the petitioner shall execute a separate 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 respondent police or the police officer who intends to arrest or to the satisfaction of the learned Magistrate concerned and on further condition that:

(a) the sureties shall affix their photographs and left thumb impression in the surety bond and the Magistrate may obtain a copy of their Aadhar card or Bank pass Book to ensure their identity;

(b) the petitioner shall report before the 3/5

respondent police, daily at 10.30 a.m., for a period of three weeks and thereafter as and when required for interrogation;

(c) the petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witness either during investigation or trial; (d) the petitioner shall not abscond either during investigation or trial;

(e) on breach of any of the aforesaid conditions, the learned Magistrate/ Trial Court is entitled to take appropriate action against the petitioner in accordance with law as if the conditions have been imposed and the petitioner released on bail by the learned Magistrate/Trial Court himself as laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in P.K.Shaji Vs. State of Kerala [(2005) AIR SCW 5560]; and;

(f) if the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of B.N.S. 28.01.2026 drl To 1.The Judicial Magistrate Court, Vaniyambadi, Tirupathur District.

2. The Sub-Inspector of Police, Vaniyambadi Town Police Station, Tirupathur District.

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3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

K.RAJASEKAR, J.

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