Madhavan v. State Represented By

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 13.06.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.NIRMAL KUMAR Madhavan

...Petitioner/Accused

Vs.

State represented by The Inspector of Police, Kuthalam Police Station Mayiladuthurai District (Ref.Crime No.Not Known)

...Respondent/Complainant

Prayer:- Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to enlarge the petitioner on anticipatory bail in the event of his arrest in connection with Crime No.Not Known of 2025 pending investigation on the file of the respondent. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.P.N.Vignesh For Respondent : Mr.R.Vinothraja Government Advocate (Criminal Side)

ORDER

The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 108, 329 and 351 of BNS, 2023, in Crime No.Not known of 2025, seeks anticipatory bail.

2. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) on instructions submitted that a petition enquiry is pending and an FIR has not been registered.

3. In view of the same, the respondent shall conduct and conclude the enquiry within a period of two weeks from today. If the petitioner's appearance is required, the respondent shall issue a notice under 2/4

Section 35 of BNSS, 2023 and on such notice, the petitioner shall appear before the respondent. Till the conclusion of the enquiry, the respondent police shall not arrest the petitioner.

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

13.06.2025 dna Index : Yes/No Speaking Order/Non Speaking Order Internet: Yes/No To 1.The Inspector of Police, Kuthalam Police Station Mayiladuthurai District (Ref.Crime No.Not Known) 2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras, Chennai - 600 104.

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M.NIRMAL KUMAR, J.

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