K.Praveen v. The State Rep By, The Inspector Of Police
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 30.04.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN K.Praveen ... Petitioner Vs.
The State represented by, The Inspector of Police, K-11, CMBT Police Station.
(Crime No.263 of 2026) ... Respondent PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of his arrest in Crime No.263 of 2026 pending investigation on the file of the respondent police.
For Petitioner : Mr.Porchelvan M For Respondent : Mr.P.Dhileepan Government Advocate (Criminal Side)
O R D E R
The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent Police for the offences punishable under Sections 140(1), 127(2), 296(b), 115(2), 118(1), 351(3) and 190 of BNS in Crime No.263 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail. 1 / 5
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The case of the prosecution is that when the de facto complainant demanded one of the accused, Rithika, to return the money given by him while they were in a relationship, the said Rithika along with other accused abducted the de facto complainant and assaulted him with wooden log, causing simple injuries. Hence the case. 3.
Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in this case. He further submitted that the petitioner is ready to abide by any stringent conditions that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, he prayed for the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner. 4.
Learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and opposed for the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner. He further submitted that there are six accused in this case.
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Heard both sides and perused the materials available on record. 6.
Considering the above facts and circumstances of the case and the nature of the allegation and further taking note of the fact that the 2 / 5
custody of the petitioner is not required, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner with certain conditions. 7.
Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on his appearance, within a period of fifteen days from the date on which the order copy made ready, before the learned V Metropolitan Magistrate, Egmore, Chennai, on condition that the petitioner shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) with two sureties, each for a like sum, to the satisfaction of the respondent police or the police officer who intends to arrest or to the satisfaction of the learned Magistrate concerned, failing which, the petition for anticipatory bail shall stand dismissed and on further condition that:
[a] the sureties shall affix their photographs and Left Thumb Impression in the surety bond and the Magistrate may obtain a copy of their Aadhar card or Bank pass Book to ensure their identity;
[b] the petitioner shall report before the respondent Police everyday at 10.30.a.m., for a period of two weeks and thereafter, as and when required for interrogation;
[c] the petitioner shall not abscond during during investigation or trial;
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[d] the petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witness either during investigation or trial; [e] On breach of any of the aforesaid conditions, the learned Magistrate/Trial Court is entitled to take appropriate action against the petitioner in accordance with law as if the conditions have been imposed and the petitioner released on bail by the learned Magistrate/Trial Court himself as laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in P.K.Shaji vs. State of Kerala [(2005)AIR SCW 5560];
[f] If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of B.N.S.
30.04.2026 ham To
1. The V Metropolitan Magistrate, Egmore, Chennai.
2. The Inspector of Police, K-11, CMBT Police Station.
3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.
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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.
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