Chandru v. 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

1. Chandhru

2. Siva @ Sivakumar Petitioner(s) Vs State represented by, The Inspector of Police, Sathuvacheri Police Station, Vellore District, Tamil Nadu.

(Crime No.282 of 2026) Respondent(s) PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023, to enlarge the petitioners on bail in the event of their arrest in connection with Crime No.282 of 2026 on the file of respondent police. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.G.Nirmal Krishnan 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), 191(2), 191(3), 118(1), 351(3), 109(1) of BNS, 2023, in Crime No.282 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, seek anticipatory bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that, on 19.11.2025, the de facto complainant's husband went out to purchase groceries near their house. At that time, the petitioners and others allegedly assaulted him with deadly weapons including knives, thereby causing injuries. Hence, the case.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioners would submit that the petitioners are the innocent person and that they have not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution and they have been falsely implicated in this case. Further, he submitted that the co-accused were arrested and released on bail. Hence, he prays to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners and that the petitioners are ready and willing to furnish substantial sureties for their due release and to abide by any conditions that may be imposed by this Court. 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 there are 12 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, though the petitioner has some previous cases all the cases are not similar kind and in all cases bail was granted to him, 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 No.V, Vellore, Vellore District, 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 everyday at 10.30 a.m., until further orders; [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 No.V, Vellore, Vellore District.

2. The Inspector of Police, Sathuvacheri Police Station, Vellore District, Tamil Nadu.

(Crime No.282 of 2026)

3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

P.DHANABAL J.

jd 14-05-2026