V.Hemakumar v. The State Rep. By, Inspector Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 14-05-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P. DHANABAL V.Hemakumar Petitioner(s) Vs The State Rep. by, Inspector of Police, Virugambakam Police Station, Chennai.

(Crime No.227 of 2026) Respondent(s) PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of BNSS, to grant an anticipatory bail to the petitioner in event of his arrest in Crime No.227/2026 pending on the file of the respondent police. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.S.Sundaresan For Respondent(s):

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

ORDER

The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 74, 351(2), 34 and 35 of BNS in Crime No.227 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that there was a prima facie dispute between the landlord/de facto complainant and the tenant, owing to which, the petitioner/A2 along with A1, allegedly harassed the de facto complainant and threatened her with dire consequences. Hence, the case.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an innocent and has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution. He further submitted that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in this case and is ready to abide by any stringent conditions imposed by this Court. Hence, he prayed for the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

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 petitioner. He further submitted that the injured has been discharged from the hospital and that the petitioner has no previous case. 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 petitioner with certain conditions.

7. 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 of receipt of a copy of this order, before the learned Metropolitan Magistrate No.XXIII, Saidapet, 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 report before the respondent police every Saturday at 10.30 a.m., for a period of four weeks and thereafter as and when required for interrogation; [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] the petitioner 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 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]; [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 Metropolitan Magistrate No.XXIII, Saidapet.

2. The Inspector of Police, Virugambakam Police Station, Chennai.

(Crime No.227 of 2026)

3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

P.DHANABAL J.

jd 14-05-2026