Suresh v. State Rep.By, The Sub Inspector Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 17.03.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE DR. JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN Suresh ... Petitioner Vs.

The State Represented by, The Sub Inspector of Police, Natrampalli Police Station, Tirupattur District.

(Crime No.55 of 2026).

... Respondent PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to enlarge the petitioner on anticipatory bail in the event of his arrest in connection with Crime No.55 of 2026 on the file of respondent Police.

For Petitioner : Mr.E.Kannadasan For Respondent : Mr.P.Dhileepan, Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

O R D E R

The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 296(b), 115(2), 118(1), 1/5

351(3) of BNS, 2023, in Crime No.55 of 2026, on the file of the respondent Police, seeks anticipatory bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that on 04.02.2026, the de facto complainant, on receiving a message, went near Paiyanapalli Junction Road, where he was allegedly attacked by the petitioner and another person with a knife, causing injuries. Based on his statement, the respondent police registered a case against the petitioner.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in this case. He further submitted that the de facto complainant had sent obscene messages to the petitioner's daughter, and when the same was questioned, the occurrence took place.

4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondent police submitted that the injured has already been discharged from the hospital.

5. Considering the nature of allegations against the petitioner and also considering the fact that the occurrence took place on 04.02.2026 and, at this 2/5

length of time, no custodial interrogation is required. Hence, this Court is inclined to enlarge the petitioner on anticipatory bail, 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 Judicial Magistrate, Gudiyatham, 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 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 twice a day at 10.30 a.m., and 5.30 p.m., for a period of 30 days and thereafter, as and when required for 3/5

interrogation;

C.KUMARAPPAN, J.

(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.

17.03.2026 cda To 1.The Judicial Magistrate, Gudiyatham.

2.The Sub Inspector of Police, Natrampalli Police Station, Tirupattur District.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

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