S Karthik v. The Inspector Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 02-01-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR

1. S Karthik S/o. Selvam, No. 124, Andi Vattam, Achamangalam, Thriupathur- 635651 Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Inspector of Police, Jolarpet Police Station, Thirupathur.

(Crime No.386 of 2025) Respondent(s) PRAYER To enlarge the Petitioner on bail in the event of their arrest in Crime No. 386 of 2025 on the file of respondent police For Petitioner(s):

Venkateswaran Kanniappan For Respondent(s):

M/S.J.R.Archana Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

ORDER

The petitioner, who apprehend arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the alleged offences punishable under Sections 75(1)(ii) of BNS, 2023 and section 5(1), 5(n), 5(j)(ii) and 6(1) of the Protection of Child from Sexual

Offences Act, 2012 in Crime No.386 of 2025, seeks anticipatory bail.

2. The allegation against the petitioner is that the petitioner is relative of the victim aged about 17 years, developed a relationship with her and subsequently forced her to have intercourse, thereby committing aggravated penetrative sexual assault, which resulted in pregnancy. Hence, the complaint has been lodged.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is only a relative and that a false complaint has been lodged, and he is ready to cooperate with the investigation. Therefore, he prays for grant 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 victim girl has delivered the child and the investigation is pending. She further submitted that even the statement of the victim under section 183(6) of the BNSS is yet to be recorded. Hence opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

5. Considering the fact that the petitioner committed aggravated

penetrative sexual assaulted on the victim girl aged about 17 years, which resulted in pregnancy, and she has now delivered a baby, and the investigation in this case is only a primary stage, this Court is not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is dismissed.

02-01-2026 Mpa Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To 1.The Inspector of Police, Jolarpet Police Station, Thirupathur.

(Crime No.386 of 2025) 2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

K.RAJASEKAR J.

mpa CRL OP No. 35170 of 02-01-2026