P.Kennedy v. The State Represented By, The Inspector Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 28-04-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN CRL OP No. 12990 of 2025 P.Kennedy S/o.M.Palayam, No.15 Modelline 1st Street, Old Washermenpet, Chennai600 021.

Petitioner(s) Vs The State represented by, The Inspector of Police, Old Washermenpet Police Station, Chennai-600 021, (Cr. No. 275 of 2025).

Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s):

Mr.JAYADEVAN For Respondent(s): Public Prosecutor

ORDER

The petitioner/Accused, who apprehends at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 296(b), 115(2) and 118(1) of BNS Act, in connection with the case in Crime No.275 of 2025, seeks anticipatory bail.

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2. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) on instructions submitted that a petition enquiry 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's 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.

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To 1.The State represented by, The Inspector of Police, Old Washermenpet Police Station, Chennai-600 021, (Cr. No. 275 of 2025).

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SUNDER MOHAN J.

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