V Pandian v. The State By, The Inspector Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 31-10-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR V Pandian Petitioner(s) Vs The State by, The Inspector of Police, Vellakovil Police Station, Tiruppur District, Crime No. 322 of 2024 Respondent(s) PRAYER Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, to enlarge the petitioner on Anticipatory Bail in the event of his arrest in Crime No. 322 of 2024 pending on the file of Inspector of Police, Vellakovil Police Station, Tiruppur District. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.C Ganesh Pandian For Respondent(s):

Mr.S.Udaya Kumar Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

ORDER

The petitioner apprehends arrest for the alleged offence under Section 299 of BNS 2023, in Cr.No.322 of 2024, on the file of the respondent police seeks anticipatory bail.

2. The allegation against the petitioner is that the petitioner has made certain comments about the temple and its associated statue, which caused insult to the worshippers. Hence, the case.

3.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner expressed his views based on his observations in the temple and that such remarks were not intended to malign or insult any person. Hence, the learned counsel prayed for anticipatory bail to the petitioner. 4.The learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) reported that there is no previous cases pending against the petitioner and the investigation in this case is pending. Hence, he opposed for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

5. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner as well as the learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) and perused the materials available on record.

6. Considering the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side, the fact that the petitioner has no previous cases against him, and the investigation is pending, 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 anticipatory bail in the event of arrest or on his appearance, within a period of fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order before the learned Judicial Magistrate, Kangayam, on condition that the petitioner shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.15,000/- (Rupees Fifteen Thousand Only), with two sureties, each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the respondent police or the police officer who intends to arrest or to the satisfaction of the learned Magistrate concerned and on further condition that:

(a) the sureties shall affix their photographs and left thumb impression in the surety bond and the Magistrate may obtain a copy of their Aadhar card or Bank pass Book to ensure their identity;

(b) the petitioner shall report before the respondent police, everyday at 10.30 a.m., for a period of one week and thereafter as and when required for interrogation; (c) the petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witness either during investigation or trial;

(d) the petitioner shall not abscond either during investigation or trial;

(e) on breach of any of the aforesaid conditions, the learned Magistrate/ Trial Court is entitled to take appropriate action against the petitioner in accordance with law as if the conditions have been imposed and the petitioner released on bail by the learned Magistrate/Trial Court himself as laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in P.K.Shaji Vs. State of Kerala [(2005) AIR SCW 5560]; and;

(f) if the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of B.N.S.

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To 1.The State by, The Inspector of Police, Vellakovil Police Station, Tiruppur District, Crime No. 322 of 2024 2.The Judicial Magistrate, Kangayam.

3.The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras.

K.RAJASEKAR J.

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