A.Petchimuthu v. The State, Rep. By Its

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 27-06-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M. NIRMAL KUMAR A.Petchimuthu S/o.Appadurai, 33A Shanthi Nagar 4th Cross Street, Gowriwakkam, Chennai600073.

Petitioner(s) Vs The State, rep. by its Inspector of Police, T-12, Selaiyur Police Station, Chennai - 600 073.

Crime No.Not Known of 2025 Respondent(s) PRAYER To enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of his arrest in Crime No.Not Known of 2025 on the file of the respondent police and thus render justice. For Petitioner(s):

M.Ravikumar For Respondent(s):

M/s. R. Vinoth Raja Ga (crl.

Side)

ORDER

The petitioner, who apprehends at the hands of the respondent Police for the offences punishable under Sections 318 of BNS, 2023 in connection with the case in Crime No.Not known of 2025, seeks anticipatory bail. 2.The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) on instructions submits that a petition enquiry is pending.

3.In view of the same, the respondent Police shall conduct and conclude the enquiry within a period of two weeks from today. If the petitioner's appearance is required, the respondent Police shall issue a notice under Section 35 of BNSS, 2023 and on such notice, the petitioner shall appear before the respondent Police. Till the conclusion of enquiry, the respondent Police shall not arrest the petitioner.

4.With the above directions, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of.

27-06-2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes vv2 To 1.The State, rep. by its Inspector of Police, T-12, Selaiyur Police Station, Chennai - 600 073.

Crime No.Not Known of 2025

M.NIRMAL KUMAR J.

vv2 CRL OP No. 17740 of 27-06-2025