Soundharyarajan v. The State Rep. By The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 03-11-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR

1. SOUNDHARYARAJAN S/o.Mallaiyan and another

2. GOWRI W/o.Soundharyarajan, both are residing at No.166, Soundamman Kovil Street, Samichettipalayam, Gudalur, Coimbatore District No.166, Soundamman Kovil Street, Samichettipalayam, Gudalur, Coimbatore District Petitioners(s) Vs

1. The State Rep. by the Inspector of Police Periyanaickenpalayam Police Station, Coimbatore District. Crime No. Not Known of 2025.

Respondent(s) PRAYER To enlarge the petitioners on bail in the event of their arrest by the respondent police concerned in Crime No. Not Known of 2025 pending on the file of the respondent police.

For Petitioners(s):

M N Balakrishnan For Respondent(s):

Mr.S.Udayakumar Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

ORDER

The petitioners apprehend arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Section 316(2) of BNS Act 2023, in CSR.No.444 of 2025, seek anticipatory bail.

2. Today, when the matter taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondent Police submitted that petition enquiry is pending.

3. No representation for the petitioners. Heard the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) for the respondent.

4. Considering the facts and circumstances, the respondent police has to issue notice under Section 41(A) of Cr.P.C to the petitioners and the petitioners 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 petitioners, register the F.I.R or close the petition enquiry within a period of three (3) 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.

03-11-2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes mpa To 1.The State Rep. by the Inspector of Police Periyanaickenpalayam Police Station, Coimbatore District. Crime No. Not Known of 2025.

2.The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras.

K.RAJASEKAR J.

mpa CRL OP No. 29755 of 03-11-2025