Ettiyappan v. State Rep By The Inspector Of Police
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 19-01-2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR Ettiyappan Petitioner(s) Vs State Rep by the Inspector of Police.
District Crime Branch-II Tiruvallur District.
Crime No.7 of 2025 Respondent(s) PRAYER Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of BNSS Act, 2023, praying to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of his arrest in connection with Crime No. 7 of 2025 on the file of the respondent. For Petitioner(s):
Mr.Ponbalaji For Respondent(s):
Ms.J.R.Archana Government Advocate (Crl.Side)
ORDER
The petitioner apprehends arrest for the alleged offences under Sections 419, 420, 465, 468 and 471 of IPC, in Crime No.7 of 2025, on the file of the
respondent police seeks anticipatory bail.
2.The allegation against the petitioner is that the petitioner is ranked as A3 in this case and he purchased the property from A2 who is the Power of Attorney holder and this Power of Attorney was executed by A1 by impersonating the wife of the defacto complainant and thereby the property of the defacto complainant has been grabbed. Hence, the case has been registered. 3.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner was not aware about the impersonation and he is only bonafide purchaser from A2 in this case and he is ready to co-operate the investigation. Hence, he prayed for the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner. 4.The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for the respondent police reported that investigation in this case is completed and the final report is also filed. He further submitted that it is the case of impersonation, forgery and falsification of records. Hence, he opposed for the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.
5.Considering the fact that now the case is investigated, final report is also filed and all the allegations are borne out of records, I am of the view that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not necessary, I am inclined to
grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner, subject to certain conditions.
6. Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on his appearance, within a period of fifteen (15) days from the date on which the order copy made ready, before the learned Judicial Magistrate-I, Tiruvallur, 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 learned Magistrate concerned, and on further conditions:
(a) If the petitioner fails to surrender before the concerned Magistrate within a period of fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, this order shall stand automatically cancelled;
(b) The sureties shall affix their photographs and left thumb impression in the application for surety ship (Judicial Form No.46 annexed to 'The Criminal Rules of Practice, 2019]'. The learned Magistrate shall obtain a copy of any one of identify proofs to ensure their identity;
(c) 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; (d) On breach of any of the aforesaid conditions, the learned Magistrate/Trial Court is entitled to take appropriate actions against the petitioner in accordance with law as if the conditions have been imposed and the petitioner released on anticipatory bail by the learned Magistrate/Trial Court himself as laid down
by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in P.K.Shaji v. State of Kerala [(2005) AIR SCW 5560];
(e) If the petitioner thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of BNS Act.
19-01-2026 gbi Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes
To 1.State Rep by the Inspector of Police District Crime Branch - II Tiruvallur District. (Crime No. 7 of 2025) 2.The Judicial Magistrate-1, Tiruvallur.
3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.
K.RAJASEKAR J.
gbi CRL OP No. 36036 of 19-01-2026