Madras High CourtCRL OP/2136/2026disposed of

R.Santhi v. State By, The Sub Inspector Of Police,

2026-01-30Honourable Mr.Justice K.Rajasekar4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 30-01-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR

1. R.Santhi W/o.Ramanathan, Residing at No.56B, Pettai Street, Mosur Village, Arakkonam Taluk, Ranipet District. and another

2. K.Dasarathan S/o.Krishnan, Residing at No.56B, Pettai Street, Mosur Village, Arakkonam Taluk, Ranipet District.

Petitioner(s) Vs

1. State by, The Sub Inspector of Police, Arakkonam Town Police Station, Ranipet District. Cr.No.not known of 2026.

Respondent(s) PRAYER To enlarge the petitioners on bail in the event of their arrest in Cr.No.not known of 2026 pending investigation on the file of the respondent. For Petitioner(s):

M/s.C.Chokkalingam For Respondent(s):

M/S.J.R.Archana Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

ORDER

The petitioners, who apprehend arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the alleged offences punishable under Sections 296(b), 118(2), 123, 109, 351(3) and 316 of BNS, 2023 in CSR. No. 82 of 2026, seek anticipatory bail.

2. Today, when the matter taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondent Police submitted that petition enquiry is pending.

3. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners and the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) for the respondent.

4. Considering the facts and circumstances, the respondent police has to issue notice under Section 41(A) of Cr.P.C to the petitioner and the petitioners are 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 petitioners, register the F.I.R or close the petition enquiry within a period of two (2) weeks from today. 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 defacto complainant.

5. With the above directions, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of.

30-01-2026 Mpa Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To 1.State by, The Sub Inspector of Police, Arakkonam Town Police Station, Ranipet District. Cr.No.not known of 2026.

2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

K.RAJASEKAR J.

mpa CRL OP No. 2136 of 30-01-2026