Ravichandran v. State Rep. By The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 14-05-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P. DHANABAL Ravichandran S/o. Munisami, 526, Madapalli Colony, Madapalli Tirupattur District ..Petitioner Vs State represented by The Inspector of Police Tirupattur Taluk Police Station, Thirupathur District.

Crime No. 223 of 2026 ..Respondent PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of BNSS,to enlarge the Petitioner on bail in the event of his arrest by the Respondent Police in Crime No. 223 of 2026 on the file of the Respondent police. For Petitioner :

D.Bennington For Respondent :

Mr.A.Gopinath Government Advocate (Criminal Side)

ORDER

The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 296(b), 115(1), 118(1) and 353(3) of BNS Act, in Crime No.223 of 2026 on the file of the respondent

police, seeks anticipatory bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that, the petitioner is alleged to have attached the de facto complainant due to prior enmity. Hence, the case.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is innocent and have not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution. He further submitted that there is no previous case pending against the petitioner and he have been falsely implicated in this case. He further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to furnish substantial sureties for their due release and to abide by any conditions that may be imposed by this Hon'ble Court and therefore, they prayed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

4. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and opposed for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner. He further submitted that petitioners have no previous case as against him.

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 was discharged from the hospital, there are no previous cases 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 their appearance, within a period of fifteen days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, before the learned Judicial Magistrate-II, Tirupattur, 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 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., 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 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 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order MRN To

1. Judicial Magistrate-II, Tirupattur

2. The Inspector of Police Tirupattur Taluk Police Station Thirupathur District.

Crime No. 223 of 2026 3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

P.DHANABAL, J.

MRN 14-05-2026