Manikandan v. The State Rep.By

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 07-05-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI

1. Manikandan

2. Karthik

3. Ganesh Petitioner(s) Vs The State rep.by The Inspector of Police, Arakkonam Taluk Police station, Ranipet District.

Cr.No.185 of 2026.

Respondent(s) PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of BNSS, to enlarge the petitioners on bail in the event of their arrest concerned in Cr.No.185 of 2026 pending on the file of the respondent for the alleged non bailable offence pending investigation of the above crime and thus render justice. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.A.Gopinath 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 296(b), 115(2), 118(1) and 351(3) of BNS in Crime No.185 of 2020 on the file of the respondent police, seek anticipatory bail.

2.

The case of the prosecution is that, due to previous enmity, the petitioners went to the house of the de facto complainant and attacked the de facto complainant and his family members using an iron rod and wooden log, thereby causing injuries. Hence, the case.

3.

Learned counsel appearing for the petitioners submitted that the petitioners are innocent and due to previous enmity, a false complaint has been lodged against them. He further submitted that the petitioners are ready to abide by any stringent conditions that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, they prayed for the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioners. 4.

Learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and opposed for the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioners. He further submitted that the injured has been discharged from the hospital and that the petitioner has no previous case.

5. Heard both sides and perused the materials available on record.

6. Considering the above facts and circumstances of the case and the nature of the allegation and further taking note of the fact that the injured has been discharged from the hospital, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners with certain conditions. 7.

Accordingly, the petitioners are ordered to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on their appearance, within a period of fifteen days from the date on which the order copy made ready, before the learned Judicial Magistrate No.I, Arakkonam, on condition that the petitioners shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) each 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 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 petitioners 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 interrogation; [c] the petitioners shall not abscond during during investigation or trial;

[d] the petitioners 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 petitioners in accordance with law as if the conditions have been imposed and the petitioners 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 No.I, Arakkonam.

2. The Inspector of Police, Arakkonam Taluk Police station, Ranipet District.

Cr.No.185 of 2026.

3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

L.VICTORIA GOWRI J.

jd 07-05-2026