Saikumar v. The State Rep. By Its, The Inspector Of Police
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 07-05-2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI Saikumar Petitioner(s) Vs The State rep. by its, The Inspector of Police Vennandur Police Station, Namakkal District.
Crime No.Not Known of 2026 Respondent(s) PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of BNSS, to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of his arrest in Crime No. not known of 2026 on the file of the Respondent and thus render justice. For Petitioner(s):
Mr.S.Varnesh For Respondent(s):
Mr.A.Gopinath Government Advocate (Crl.Side)
ORDER
The petitioner, apprehends arrest for the alleged offence under Sections 115(2), 118, 351 of BNS, in Crime No.Not Known of 2026, on the file of the respondent police, seek anticipatory bail.
2. The case of the prosecution is that, the de facto complainant and the petitioner are neighbours. On the date of occurrence, the petitioner came to the house of the de facto complainant in a drunken mood and assaulted him with wooden log and damaged the hut-sheet of the de facto complainant's house. Hence, the case.
3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is an innocent person and he has been falsely implicated in this case. Further, he submitted that he is ready to abide by any stringent conditions that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, he prays to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.
4. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and submitted that the petitioner attacked the de facto complainant, however, there was no injuries sustained. He further submitted that the based on the complaint given by the de facto complainant, a case has been registered in Crime No.85 of 2026 under Sections 296(b), 115(2), 351(3), 324(4) of BNS, on the file of the respondent police.
5. Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made on either side, and the fact that the de facto complainant did not sustain any injury, 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 (15) days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, before the learned Judicial Magistrate, Rasipuram, 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 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 one month and thereafter, as and when required for further interrogation; [c] the petitioner shall not abscond either during investigation or trial;
[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.
07-05-2026 Jd Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To
1. The Judicial Magistrate, Rasipuram.
2. The Inspector of Police Vennandur Police Station, Namakkal District.
Crime No.Not Known of 2026.
3. The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court, Chennai.
L.VICTORIA GOWRI J.
jd 07-05-2026