J Velmurugan v. The State Rep By, The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 15-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN J Velmurugan Plot No.12, Kowshik Avenue, Rajakilpakkam, Chennai - 600073.

..Petitioner(s) Vs The State Rep By, The Inspector of Police Central Crime Branch, Tambaram, Chennai.

..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition has been filed Under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023, praying to enlarge the petitioner on anticipatory bail in the event of his arrest by the respondent in connection with Crime No.12 of 2024 and thus render justice.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.T.Arul For Respondent(s):

Mr.N.Palanivel, Government Advocate (Criminal Side)

ORDER

The petitioner apprehends arrest for the alleged offence under Sections 403, 406 and 420 of Indian Penal Code in Crime No.12 of 2024, on the file of the respondent police seeks anticipatory bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that the case pertains to allegations of cheating in connection with a land dispute. FIR came to be registered in the year 2024 against four accused persons. The petitioner herein is arrayed as Accused No.2. Hence, the case.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an innocent and has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution. He has been falsely implicated in this case. He further submitted that he is ready to abide by any conditions that may be imposed by this Court and ready to co-operate with the investigation. Hence, he prayed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

4. The learned Government Counsel (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and strongly opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

5. I have given my anxious consideration to either side submissions and perused the materials available on record.

6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, taking note of the submissions made by the learned counsel on both sides, the fact that the FIR

was registered in the year 2024, and the nature of the allegations arising out of a dispute relating to an immovable property, and considering the totality of the circumstances and the nature of allegation against the petitioner, this Court is of the view that custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required. Hence, this Court is inclined to enlarge the petitioner on anticipatory bail, subject to certain conditions.

7. Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on his appearance, within a period of fifteen (15) days from the date on which the order copy is made ready, before the learned Judicial Magistrate - I, Tambaram, on condition that the petitioner shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.20,000/- (Rupees Twenty Thousand only), with two sureties each, for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Magistrate concerned, and on further conditions:

(a) If the petitioner fails to surrender before the concerned learned Magistrate within a period of fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, this order shall stand automatically cancelled;

(b) The sureties shall affix their photographs and left thumb impression in the application for surety ship (Judicial Form No.46 annexed to 'The Criminal Rules of Practice, 2019]'. The learned Magistrate shall obtain a copy of any one of identify proofs to ensure their identity;

(c) The petitioner shall report before the respondent Police, everyday at 10.30 a.m., for a period of two weeks and thereafter, as and when required for interrogation; (d) On breach of any of the aforesaid conditions, the learned Magistrate/Trial Court is entitled to take appropriate actions against the petitioner in accordance with law as if the conditions have been imposed and the petitioner released on anticipatory bail by the learned Magistrate/Trial Court himself as laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in P.K.Shaji v. State of Kerala [(2005) AIR SCW 5560];

(e) If the petitioner thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of BNS Act.

15-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order AH To 1.The Inspector of Police, Central Crime Branch, Tambaram, Chennai.

2.The Judicial Magistrate - I, Tambaram.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

C.KUMARAPPAN, J.

AH 15-06-2026