K Gopal v. State Rep.By Its, The Inspector Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17-06-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M. NIRMAL KUMAR K Gopal Petitioner Vs State Rep.by its, The Inspector of Police, Edappadi Police station, Edappadi, Salem District. (Crime No. Not known of 2025) Respondent PRAYER Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of his arrest in connection with Crime No. Not known of 2025, on the file of The Inspector of Police, Edappadi Police station, Edappadi, Salem District. For Petitioner:

Mr.M Dinesh For Respondent:

Mr.R.Vinothraja Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

ORDER

The petitioner, who apprehends at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 316(2), 318(4) of BNS 2023 (corresponding Sections 406, 420 of IPC 1860) in connection with the case 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 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. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. 17-06-2025 gbi Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes

To 1.State Rep.by its, The Inspector of Police, Edappadi Police station, Edappadi, Salem District. (Crime No. Not known of 2025) 2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras, Madras.

M.NIRMAL KUMAR J.

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