Shajan Immanuval v. The State Rep. By The Inspector Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 06-05-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI

1. Shajan Immanuval

2. Balakrishnan

3. Pradeesh KB ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State rep. By The Inspector of Police, Nellakottai Police Station, The Nilgiris.

Crime No.Not Known of 2026 ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of BNSS Act to enlarge the petitioners on bail in the event of arrest in Crime No. Not Known of 2026 on the file of the respondent police. For Petitioner(s):

M/s.J.Franklin For Respondent(s):

Mr.A. Gopinath, Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

ORDER

The petitioners, who apprehend arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 25(1A) of Indian Arms act in Cr.No. Not Known of 2026, seek anticipatory bail. 2.The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side), on instructions submitted that the petition enquiry is pending as against the petitioners 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 the date of receipt of a copy of this order. If the petitioners' appearance are required, the respondent shall issue a notice under Section 35 of BNSS, 2023 and on such notice, the petitioners shall appear before the respondent. Till the conclusion of the enquiry, the respondent police shall not arrest the petitioners.

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

06-05-2026 jai/GBI To 1.The State rep. By The Inspector of Police, Nellakottai Police Station, The Nilgiris.

Crime No.Not Known of 2026 2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.

jai/GBI 06-05-2026