M.Jeevananthan v. The State Rep. By, The Inspector Of Police,

Crl.O.P.No.23664 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 28.08.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE G.JAYACHANDRAN Crl.O.P. No.23664 of 2025 1.M.Jeevananthan 2.R.M.Ashok Kumar ... Petitioners/A1&A2 Vs.

The State represented by The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Namakkal District.

(Crime No.Not Known of 2025) ... Respondent PRAYER: This Criminal Original Petition has been filed under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code,1973, praying to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners in the event of arrest in connection with Crime No.Not Known for 2025, which is pending investigation on the file of the respondent Police. For Petitioner : Mr.Aswath.G For Respondent : Mr. S.Udayakumar Government Advocate (Crl. Side) ********

O R D E R

This petition for anticipatory bail has been filed by the petitioners in connection with Crime No.Not Known of 2025 registered by the respondent police for the alleged offence under Sections 34, 120B, 420, 465, 468 & 471 of I.P.C (Indian Penal Code 1860).

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Crl.O.P.No.23664 of 2025 nvi

2. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) submits that an enquiry is pending against the petitioners. If the petitioners co-operate with the enquiry, there is no necessity to apprehend arrest.

3. Considering the nature of the complaint against the petitioners, it is sufficient to direct them to participate in the enquiry, and no coercive steps shall be taken against them unless and until a cognizable offence is made out.

4. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is dismissed. 28.08.2025 nvi To

1. The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Namakkal District.

2. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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