Mani v. The State Rep By The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 24-02-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR

1. Mani No.63/41, 7th Street, Ocheri Road, Krishnapet, Arakkonam

2. Balaji Both are residing at No.63/41, 7th street, Ocheri road, Krishnapet, Arakonam 631002, Ranipet District.

..Petitioner(s) Vs The State rep by the inspector of police Arakkonam Town Police Station, Ranipet District.

(Crime NO.Not Known of 2026) ..Respondent(s) PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to enlarge the petitioners on bail in the event of their arrest in connection with in Crime No. Not Known of 2026 pending on the file of the respondent police .

For Petitioner(s):

D Dayalan 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), 115(2), 118(1), 351(3) of BNS, 2023 in CSR. No. 239 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.

24-02-2026 MPA To The State rep by the inspector of police Arakkonam Town Police Station, Ranipet District.

(Crime NO.Not Known of 2026) 2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

K.RAJASEKAR, J.

MPA 24-02-2026