A.Sheknazeer v. The Inspector Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 18-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN A.Sheknazeer S/o. Amirjan, No. 2/17, Masudi Backside, Kovilpadagai, Vellanur, Chennai - 600 062.

...Petitioner/Accused

Vs The Inspector of Police, T7. Tank Factory Police Station, Avadi (Crime No.103/2026).

...Respondent/

Complainant Prayer : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of BNSS, to enlarge the petitioner on anticipatory bail in the event of arrest on connection with Crime No.103 of 2026 pending investigation on the file of the respondent police.

For Petitioner :

M/s.Jayaprakash V For Respondent:

Mr.P.Dhileepan Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

ORDER

The petitioner, who apprehends arrest for the alleged offences under Sections 296(b), 118(1) and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, in Crime No.103 of 2026, on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that due to previous enmity, the petitioner abused the de-facto complainant in filthy language and assaulted him with a keychain. Due to this, the de-facto complainant sustained injuries. Hence, the case.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is innocent and he has not committed any offence as alleged by the de-facto complainant and he has been falsely implicated in this case. He further submitted that the petitioner is ready to abide by any stringent condition that may be imposed by this Court and he is ready to cooperate for investigation. Hence, he prays to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police, reiterated the prosecution's case and, upon instructions, submitted that the petitioner and the de-facto complainant are auto drivers and

that the occurrence took place on 26.02.2026 and the injured was discharged from the hospital on the same day. However, he strongly opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

5. Heard the submission made by the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

6. From the submissions made by the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side), the occurrence took place on 26.02.2026 and it was an altercation between two auto drivers, and the petitioner caused injury to the de-facto complainant with a keychain, and the de-facto complainant was discharged from the hospital on the same day. Considering the above facts and the date of the occurrence, no more custodial interrogation of the petitioner is necessary. Hence, this Court is inclined to enlarge the petitioner on anticipatory bail, subject to certain conditions.

7. Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on anticipatory 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 Judicial Magistrate, Ambattur, 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 learned Magistrate concerned, and on further conditions:

(a) If the petitioner fails to surrender before the concerned 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, twice a day at 10.30 a.m., and 5.30 p.m., for a period of thirty (30) days and thereafter, as and when required for the interrogation;

(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.

18-03-2026 dk

To

1. The Judicial Magistrate, Ambattur.

2. The Inspector of Police, T7.Tank Factory Police Station, Avadi.

3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

C.KUMARAPPAN, J.

dk CRL OP No. 7111 of 2026 18-03-2026