M.Sakthivel v. State Rep.By,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 29-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA M.Sakthivel ..Petitioner Vs State rep.by, The Inspector of Police, Velampalayam Police Station, Tiruppur District.

Cr.No.115 of 2026.

..Respondent Prayer: Criminal Original petition filed under section 482 of BNSS to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of arrest in Cr.No.115 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police.

For Petitioner:

Mr.Franklin J For Respondent:

Mr.P.Dhileepan Govt Advocate (Crl.Side)

ORDER

The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent Police for the offences punishable under Sections 296(b) [294(b) of IPC], 115(2) [323 of IPC], 118(1) [324 of IPC], 351(3) [506(2) of IPC] of BNS in Crime No.115 of 2026 on the file of the respondent Police, seeks anticipatory bail.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner, pleading innocence on the part of the petitioner and false implication in the case, seeks indulgence of this Court. He further submitted that he has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution. He further submitted that he is innocent and has been falsely implicated in this case and he is ready to abide by any stringent condition that may be imposed by this Court.

3. The case of the prosecution as put forth by the learned Government Advocate(Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police, opposing for grant of anticipatory bail, is that the occurrence took place on 25.03.2026. Both the petitioner and the de facto complainant belong to the same locality. Due to previous enmity, the petitioner allegedly attacked de facto complainant with knife and stones, resulting in abdominal injuries. The de facto complainant was admitted to hospital as an in-patient and subsequently discharged on 05.04.2026.

4. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent and perused the materials available on record.

5.Taking note of the facts and circumstances of the case, the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner with certain conditions.

6.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 is made ready, before the learned Judicial Magistrate No.III, Tiruppur, 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 conditions that:

[a] the petitioner and 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 stay at Chennai and report before the Inspector of Police, North Beach Police Station everyday at 10.30 a.m., until further orders.

[c] the petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witness either during investigation or trial.

[d] the petitioner shall not abscond 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.

29-04-2026 SHL To:

1. The Judicial Magistrate No.III, Tiruppur

2. The Inspector of Police, Velampalayam Police Station, Tiruppur District.

3. The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras

A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA J.

SHL 29-04-2026