Kartheswaran v. The State Rep. By The Inspector Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 14-07-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN Kartheswaran Petitioner(s) Vs The State Rep. by the Inspector of Police, W-26 All Women Police Station Ashok Nagar, Chennai District. (Crime No.not known of 2025) Respondent(s) PRAYER To enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of apprehending arrest in the Crime No. Not known of 2025 pending on the file of the respondent police station.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.Muthamizh Selvakumar P For Respondent(s):

Mr.Leonard Arul Joseph Selvam

ORDER

The petitioner, who apprehends at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 296(b), 115(2), 351(3) of BNS r/w Section 10 of POCSO Act, 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.

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To 1.The State Rep. by the Inspector of Police, W-26 All Women Police Station, Ashok Nagar, Chennai District. (Crime No.not known of 2025) 2.The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras.

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN J.

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