V Raambalaji v. State Rep.By, The Inspector Of Police,
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 23-03-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN V.Raambalaji ..Petitioner(s) Vs State Rep.by, The Inspector of Police, Annur Police Station, Annur, Coimbatore District.
(Crime No. 602 of 2025) ..Respondent(s) Prayer:- Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of BNSS, pleased to enlarge the Petitioner on bail in the event of his arrest due to the pending investigation on the file of the respondent police in Crime No. 602 of 2025. For Petitioner(s):
M/s.Divyabharathi For Respondent(s):
Mr.P.Dhileepan Government Advocate (Criminal side)
ORDER
The petitioner apprehends arrest for the alleged offence under Sections Sections 296 (b), 115 (2), 118 (1) and 351 (2) of BNS, 2023 and Section 4 of Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act, 2002 in Crime No.602 of 2025 on the file of the respondent police seeks anticipatory bail.
2. The case of the prosecution is that the defacto-complainant gave birth to a female child on 17.11.2025. Subsequently on 28.11.2025, due to matrimonial discord, the petitioner allegedly assaulted her and caused severe injury. Hence, the complaint.
3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is innocent and he has been falsely implicated in this case. He further submitted that he is ready to abide by any stringent condition that may be imposed by this Court and ready to co-operate for investigation. Hence, he prays to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner. 4.The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and submitted that injured has been discharged from hospital. He further submitted that co-accused have already been granted anticipatory bail by this Court in Crl.O.P.No.33984 of 2025 on 11.12.2025. However, he opposed the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.
5.Considering the nature of the allegations, the totality of the circumstances, and the fact that co-accused have already been granted anticipatory bail by this Court, this Court is of the firm view that custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not necessary at this stage. Hence, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner, subject to certain conditions. 6.Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on his appearance, within a period of fifteen (15) days from the date on which the order copy is made ready, before the learned District Munsif
cum Judicial Magistrate, Annur, on condition that the petitioner shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only), with two sureties each, for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Magistrate concerned, and on further conditions: (a) If the petitioner fails to surrender before the concerned learned Magistrate within a period of fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, this order shall stand automatically cancelled;
(b) The sureties shall affix their photographs and left thumb impression in the application for surety ship (Judicial Form No.46 annexed to 'The Criminal Rules of Practice, 2019]'. The learned Magistrate shall obtain a copy of any one of identify proofs to ensure their identity;
(c) The petitioner shall report before the respondent police daily at 10.30 am and 5.30 pm. for a period of two weeks and thereafter as and when required;
(d) On breach of any of the aforesaid conditions, the learned Magistrate/Trial Court is entitled to take appropriate actions against the petitioner in accordance with law as if the conditions have been imposed and the petitioner released on anticipatory bail by the learned Magistrate/Trial Court himself as laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in P.K.Shaji v. State of Kerala [(2005) AIR SCW 5560];
(e) If the petitioner thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of BNS Act.
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C.KUMARAPPAN, J.
ep Note:
1. Registry is directed to forthwith upload this order in the Official Website of this Court.
2. All concerned to act on this order being uploaded in Official Website of this Court without insisting on certified hard copies. To be noted, this order when uploaded in the official website of this Court will be watermarked and will also have a QR code. To 1.The District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, Annur. 2.The Inspector of Police, Annur Police Station, Annur, Coimbatore District.
3.The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras.
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