Srimathy F/A.55 Years v. The State Rep. By The Inspector Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 26.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR Crl.O.P.No.4676 of 2026 Srimathy ... Petitioner Vs.

State by The Inspector of Police, S8, Adambakkam Police Station, Chennai.

.... Respondent PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, to enlarge the petitioner/accused on anticipatory bail in Cr.No.Not known of 2026 on the file of the respondent police. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Kannabiran For Respondent : Ms.J.R.Archana Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

ORDER

The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Section 318(4) of BNS in Crime No.Not known of 2026, seeks anticipatory bail. 1/3

2.The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) on instructions submitted that the petition enquiry is pending as against the petitioner in CSR.No.556 of 2025 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 the date of receipt of a copy of this order. If the petitioner's appearance is required, the respondent shall issue a notice under Section 35 of BNSS, 2023 and on such notice, the petitioner shall appear before the respondent. Till the conclusion of the enquiry, the respondent police shall not arrest the petitioner.

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

26.02.2026 Vv To

1. The Inspector of Police, S8, Adambakkm Police Station, Chennai.

2. The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras, Chennai 600 104.

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K.RAJASEKAR, J.

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