Vadivel v. The State Rep By
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 02-01-2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA CRL OP NO. 32066 of 2024 Vadivel S/o. Subramaniam, No. 47, Rangasamy Naidu Nagar, Chengalpalayam, Mettukuppam, Neyveli, Cuddalore District.
Petitioner Vs The State represented by, The Inspector of Police, NeyveliTownship Police Station, Cuddalore District.
(Cr.No. Not Known of 2024) Respondent For Petitioner:
Mr.D.Magesh For Respondent:
Mr.S.Santhosh Government Advocate (Crl.Side)
ORDER
The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police, for the alleged offences punishable under Sections 296(b), 118(1) and 118(2) of BNS, 2023, in Crime No. Not known of 2024, seeks anticipatory bail.
2. Today, when the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned
Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent Police submitted that the petition enquiry in C.S.R.No.559 of 2024 is pending against the petitioner.
3. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondent Police.
4. Considering the facts and circumstances, the respondent Police has to issue notice under Section 41(A) of Cr.P.C to the petitioner and the petitioner is directed to appear before the respondent Police and the Investigating Officer has to conduct the enquiry by strictly following the procedures therein and if any prima facie case is made out against the petitioner, register the F.I.R or close the petition enquiry within a period of two weeks from today. The parties are directed to cooperate with the enquiry. It is needless to say that the respondent police shall not take any coercive steps to secure the accused till the completion of enquiry, on the complaint lodged by the defacto complainant.
5. With the above directions, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of.
02.01.2025 dsn To The Inspector of Police,
NeyveliTownship Police Station, Cuddalore District.
A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA , J.
dsn
02.01.2025