V.Srinivasan v. The State Rep By

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 06.06.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M. NIRMAL KUMAR CRL OP No. 16411 of 2025 V.Srinivasan Petitioner Vs The State Represented by, The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Ranipet District.

(Cr.No.Not Known of 2025) Respondent For Petitioner:

Mr.L.Ramkumar For Respondent(s):

Mr.R.Vinothraja Government Advocate (Criminal Side)

ORDER

The petitioner / Accused, who apprehend arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Section 316(2) and 318(2) of BNS Act 2023, in Crime No.Not known of 2025, seeks anticipatory bail.

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2. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) on instructions submitted that a petition enquiry in C.No.144 of 2025 is pending and an FIR has not been registered.

3. In view of the same, the respondent shall conduct and conclude the enquiry within a period of three weeks from today. If the petitioner appearance is required, the respondent shall issue a notice under Section 35 of BNSS, 2023 and on such notice, the petitioner shall appear before the respondent. Till the conclusion of the enquiry, the respondent police shall not arrest the petitioner.

4. With the above directions, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of.

gbi 06.06.2025 To 1.The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Ranipet District.

2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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M.NIRMAL KUMAR J.

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