J.Aswin v. State By, The Inspector Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 02.01.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR CRL.O.P.No.34821 of 2025 J.Aswin ... Petitioner

Versus

The State rep by its, The Inspector of Police, Arakkonam Town Police Station, Ranipet District.

(Crime No.701 of 2025) .. Respondent Prayer:- Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of B.N.S.S., to enlarge the petitioner on anticipatory bail in the event of his arrest in Crime No.701 of 2025 on the file of the respondent police. For Petitioner :

Mr.G.Ashok Kumar For Respondent :

Ms.J.R.Archana Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

O R D E R

The petitioner, who apprehends arrest by the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 296(b) of BNS, 2023, 7(1)(a) of Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1932 and 25(1A) Arms Act, 1959 in Crime No.701 of 2025 registered on the file of the respondent police seeks anticipatory bail.

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2.The allegation against the petitioner is that he was found to be in possession of a patta knife and had allegedly threatened the public, thereby causing disturbance in the locality. Hence, the complaint was lodged. 3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner, aged 20 years is an innocent person and has been falsely implicated in this case. He further submitted that the co-accused have already been released on bail, that no one was injured in the alleged occurrence, and that the petitioner is ready to abide by any conditions that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, he prayed for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and submitted that the petitioner has five previous cases against him. He further submitted that the co-accused were released on bail only because they do not have any previous cases against them. 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. This Court has perused the FIR and other connected materials, it is seen that no one was injured in the alleged occurrence. The allegation is 2/5

that the petitioner was in possession of a knife and caused disturbance in the public locality.

7. Considering the above facts and circumstances of the case, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner, subject to certain conditions.

8. 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 No.I, Arakkonam, Ranipet District, 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 three weeks and thereafter as and when required for interrogation;

(c) the petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or 3/5

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 petitioners in accordance with law as if the conditions have been imposed and the petitioners 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.

02.01.2026 drl To 1.The Judicial Magistrate No.I, Arakkonam, Ranipet District.

2. The Inspector of Police, Arakkonam Town Police Station, Ranipet District.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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K.RAJASEKAR, J.

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