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

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 30-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN Muruganandam AN Palayam, Jothampatti,Udumalpet Taluk,Tiruppur District ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State Rep By, The Inspector of Police Kaniyur Police Station, Tiruppur.

Crime No.105 of 2026 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Act, 2023, to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of his arrest in Crime No.105 of 2026 pending investigation on the file of the respondent police.

For Petitioner(s):

M/S. M N Balakrishnan For Respondent(s):

Mr.N.Palanivel Government Advocate (Crl.side)

ORDER

The petitioner apprehends arrest for the alleged offence under Sections 296(b), 118(1) and 351(3) of BNS, 2023 (under Section 294(b), 324 and 506(ii) of IPC) r/w Section 4 of TNPHW Act, in Crime No. 105 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police seeks anticipatory bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that due to previous enmity, the petitioner abused the defacto complainant in a filthy language and also intimidated with dire consequences. Hence, the case.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioners submitted that the petitioner is an innocent and he has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution and 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 Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and, upon instructions, submitted that the injured admitted in the hospital on 05.06.2026 and discharged on 07.06.2026 and co-accused/A1 & A2 have already been enlarged on anticipatory bail. However, he 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, it is seen that though the occurrence took place on 05.06.2026 due to previous civil dispute, the injured got discharged on 07.06.2026. Hence, taking into consideration the totality of the circumstances, and upon the fact that injured has been discharged from the hospital and also the fact that co-accused/A1 and A2 have already been enlarged on anticipatory bail, this Court is of the firm view that at this length of time, custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of investigation. Hence, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner, 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, Udumalpet 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 daily at 10.30am 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.

30-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order nr To:

1. The Judicial Magistrate-I, Udumalpet.

2. The Inspector of Police Kaniyur Police Station, Tiruppur.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

C.KUMARAPPAN, J.

NR 30-06-2026