Gugan @ Guhan v. State Rep. By The Station House Officer,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 15-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN Gugan @ Guhan S/o.Gunasekaran, No.4/8l,Mariyamman Koil Street, Mettukuppam, Nadumettukuppam P O, Panrutti, Cuddalore.

..Petitioner(s) Vs State Rep. by The Station House Officer, Kadampuliyur Police Station, Kaampuliyur, Cuddalore District.

Crime No.150 of 2026 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition has been filed under Section 482 of BNSS, praying to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner in the event of arrest in connection with Crime No.150 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, pending investigation.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.K.Vijayakumar For Respondent(s):

Mr.N.Palanivel Govt Advocate (Crl Side)

ORDER

The petitioner who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the alleged offence punishable Under Sections 191(2), 296(b), 115(2), 118(1), 326(f), 351(3) of BNS r/w 4 of TNPHW Act, 1957, in Crime No.150 of 2026, seeks anticipatory bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner had assaulted the defacto complainant by using his legs and hands. Hence, the case.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an innocent and has been falsely implicated in this case. The petitioner is ready and willing to abide by any conditions that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, he prays for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and, upon instructions, submitted that the injured got discharged from the hospital and it is also a case and counter. However, he opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

5. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for the respondent.

6. From the submission made by the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side), having considered the case, the date of occurrence took place on 25.04.2026 and FIR came to be registered only on 26.06.2026, at this length of time, this Court is of the view that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is

not required. Hence, this Court is inclined to enlarge him 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 - II, Panruti, 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 is directed to stay at Trichy Town for a period of two weeks;

(d) The petitioner shall report and sign before the Inspector of Police, Trichy Town Police Station, everyday at 10.30 am for a period of two weeks and there after as and when required for interrogation;

(e) 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];

(f) 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 Station House Officer, Kadampuliyur Police Station, Kaampuliyur, Cuddalore District.

2.The Judicial Magistrate - II, Panruti.

3.The Inspector of Police, Trichy Town Police Station.

4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

C.KUMARAPPAN, J.

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