Dhandapani v. State Rep. By, Station House Officer

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 14.05.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.DHANABAL Dhandapani ... Petitioner/Sole Accused Vs The State, Represented by Station House Officer, Nellikuppam Police Station, Cuddalore District.

Crime No.71 of 2023 ... Respondent/Complainant PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of BNSS, to enlarge the petitioner on bail, in the event of his arrest by the respondent Police concerned in S.C.No.87 of 2024 pending trial on the file of the learned Sessions Judge, Mahila Court, Cuddalore.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Parthiban For Respondent : Mr.A.Gopinath Government Advocate (Crl.side)

O R D E R

The petitioner, who apprehends arrest in the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 450, 376, r/w. 511 and 302 IPC, in connection with the case in S.C.No.87 of 2024 on the file of the learned Sessions Judge, Mahila Court, Cuddalore, seeks anticipatory bail.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that already bail was granted to the petitioner and due to his non-appearance before the trial Court, Non-bailable warrant was issued on 07.03.2026 by the trial Court and the same is pending. Therefore, he prays for grant of anticipatory bail.

3. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) appearing for the respondent Police submitted that the offences against the petitioner are grave in nature and therefore, Non-Bailable warrant was issued on 07.03.2026 and the same is pending. Hence, the petitioner is not entitled for anticipatory bail and he can approach the trial Court for cancellation of non-bailable warrant. Therefore, he strongly opposed for grant of anticipatory bail.

4. Since the petitioner was already granted bail and due to his nonappearance, Non-bailable warrant was issued and the same is pending, it is appropriate to direct the petitioner to approach the trial Court for cancellation of non-bailable warrant. Hence, the petitioner is directed to appear before the trial

Court and file an appropriate application for cancellation of non-bailable warrant. On such application being filed by the petitioner, the trial Court is directed to consider the petitioner's application and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law on the same day.

5. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of. 14.05.2026 ssb/mtl Note:

1. Registry is directed to forthwith upload this order in the Official Website of this Court.

2. All concerned to act on this order being uploaded in Official Website of this Court without insisting on certified hard copies. To be noted, this order when uploaded in the official website of this Court will be watermarked and will also have a QR code.

P.DHANABAL, J.

ssb/mtl To

1. The learned Sessions Judge, Mahila Court, Cuddalore.

2.The Station House Officer, Nellikuppam Police Station, Cuddalore District.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras. 14.05.2026