Madras High CourtCRL OP/9392/2026dismissed

P Elankavi v. State Rep.By, The Inspector Of Police,

2026-04-16Honourable Mr.Justice C.Kumarappan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 16-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN P Elankavi S/o. Paramadayalan, Annukkumalai Village, Kilpennathur Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District.

..Petitioner(s) Vs State Rep.by, The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Chengam, Tiruvannamalai District.

Cr.No.8/2026 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023, to enlarge the petitioner on Bail in the event of the petitioner arrest pending investigation in Cr.No.8/2026 on the file of the respondent Police. For Petitioner(s):

Mr. D.Raja - NO APPEARANCE For Respondent(s):

MR.P.DHILEEPAN, GOVT.ADVOCATE (CRL SIDE)

ORDER

The petitioner apprehends arrest for the alleged offence under Sections 417, 294(B), 506(i) of IPC and Section 4 of TNWH in Crime No.8 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police seeks anticipatory bail.

2. The allegation against the petitioner is that, on the false promise of marriage, he had sexual intercourse with the defacto complainant and thereafter married another woman. It is further alleged that he forcibly compelled the defacto complainant to undergo miscarriage. Hence, the case.

3. There is no representation for the petitioner.

4. Learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution's case and, on instructions, submitted that the investigation is still pending. Hence, he opposed the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

5. Considering the serious nature of the allegations and the fact that the FIR was registered on 04.03.2026 and the investigation is at preliminary stage, this Court is of the firm view, that this is not an appropriate stage to grant anticipatory bail at this stage.

6. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition stands dismissed. 16-04-2026 DRL

To 1.The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Chengam, Tiruvannamalai District.

2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

C.KUMARAPPAN, J.

DRL 16-04-2026