Leo Karthik v. The State Rep By, The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 09-02-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR CRL OP No. 3050 of 2026 H. Leo Karthik ..Petitioner(s) Vs State rep.by, The Inspector of Police, K-2, Ayanavaram Police Station, Chennai Crime No. unknown of 2026 ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This petition is field under Section 528 of BNSS to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of his arrest in connection with Cr.No.not known of 2026 on the file of the respondent police. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.SL. Maurric Meshaak For Respondent(s):

MS.J.R. Archana, Govt Advocate (crl side)

ORDER

The petitioners, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 115(2), 118(1),333 and 351(2 )/(3) of BNSS Act, 2023 in connection with the case in Crime No.Not known of 2026, seeks anticipatory bail.

2.The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) on instructions submitted that the enquiry is pending in CSR.No.52 of 2026 and an FIR has not been registered.

3. In view of the same, the respondent shall conduct and conclude the enquiry within a period of two weeks from today. If the petitioners appearance is required, the respondent shall issue a notice under Section 35 of BNSS, 2023 and on such notice, the petitioners shall appear before the respondent. Till the conclusion of the enquiry, the respondent police shall not arrest the petitioners.

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

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To.

1.The Inspector of Police, K-2, Ayanavaram Police Station, Chennai

2. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Chennai

K.RAJASEKAR, J.

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