Nagammal v. The State Rep By, The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 14-05-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P. DHANABAL

1. Nagammal

2. Muniraj Petitioner(s) Vs State represented by, The Inspector of Police, Panchapalli Police Station, Dharmapuri District.

(Crime No.32 of 2026) Respondent(s) PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023, to enlarge the petitioners on anticipatory bail in the event of their arrest by the respondent police in Crime No. 32 of 2026 on the file of respondent police. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.J.Pradeep 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), 118(1), and 351(3) of BNS, 2023, in Crime No.32 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, seek anticipatory bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that, on 17.04.2026 at about 12.30 p.m., a wordy quarrel arose between the de facto complainant and the petitioners with regard to a family property and agricultural land dispute. Due to which, the petitioners attacked the de facto complainant, thereby causing injuries. Hence, the case.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioners submitted that the petitioners are innocent and they have not committed any such offence as alleged by the de facto complainant and they have been falsely implicated in this case. He further submitted that they are ready to abide by any stringent condition that may be imposed by this Court and they are ready to co-operate for investigation. Hence, she prays to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners. 4.

The 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 no previous cases are pending against the petitioners.

5.

Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

6.

Considering the rival submissions made by the learned counsel on either side and the nature of offence, and further taking note of the fact that the injured has been discharged from the hospital, and no previous case is pending against the petitioner, 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 of receipt of a copy of this order, before the learned Judicial Magistrate Court, Palacode, on condition that the petitioners 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 petitioners 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 petitioners shall report before the respondent police on every Saturday at 10.30 a.m., for a period of four

weeks and thereafter as and when required for interrogation; [c] the petitioners shall not tamper with evidence or witness either during investigation or trial; [d] the petitioners shall not abscond either during investigation or trial;

[e] the petitioners shall not leave India without the prior permission of the Court.

[f] 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]; [g] If the accused thereafter abscond, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 B.N.S. 2023.

14-05-2026 Jd Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To

1. The Judicial Magistrate Court, Palacode.

2. The Inspector of Police, Panchapalli Police Station, Dharmapuri District.

3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

P.DHANABAL J.

jd 14-05-2026