Md.Shorav v. The Inspector Of Police,
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED:25.02.2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE K. RAJASEKAR CRL OP No.4663 of 2026 MD.Shorav ..Petitioner(s) Vs State Rep.by, Inspector of Police, R-8, Vadapalani Police Station, Chennai.
Crime No.267 of 2024 ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of BNSS to enlarge the petitioners on Anticipatory Bail in the event of the arrest in connection with the Crime. No.267 of 2024, on the file of Respondent Police. For Petitioner(s):
Mr.Senthivel for Mr.E.Shanthakumar For Respondent(s):
Ms.J.R.Archana, GA (Crl.Side)
ORDER
The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 127(2), 118(1), 351(3) of Bns and 66 of Information Technology Act 2000 in Crime No.267 of 2024, Seeks
anticipatory bail.
2. The allegation against the petitioner is that the the accused took one Mohammed Juvet to the terrace of Subiksha Apartment at Vellalar Street, Vadapalani, tied his hands and legs with rope, assaulted him with ropes and an iron pipe, forced him to beg, recorded the same on video and uploaded it on Facebook. Hence, the case has been registered.
3. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that petitioner is innocent and he has been falsely implicate this case. He further submitted that petitioner undertakes to cooperate with the investigation and ready to abide by any stringent condition that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, he prayed for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.
4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and investigation in this case is pending and opposed for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.
5. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the nature of offence, no previous cases reported and injured discharged, and the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not necessary, I am inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner, subject to the following conditions.
6. Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on anticipatory bail in the event of arrest or on her appearance, within a period of fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order before the learned XVII, M.M.Saidapet, Chennai on condition that the petitioner shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.20,000/- (Rupees Twenty 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 petitioners shall report before the respondent police, everyday 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.
25.06.2026 gbi To
1. Inspector of Police, R-8, Vadapalani Police Station, Chennai.
2. The XVII, M.M.Saidapet, Chennai.
3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.
K.RAJASEKAR, J.
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