R. Suresh Raja v. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep by the Inspector of Police

O R D E R The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent Police for the offence punishable under Section 85 of BNS in Crime No.14 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail.

¶2The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner had committed matrimonial cruelty against his wife, the de facto complainant. Hence the case.

¶3Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is innocent and due to a matrimonial dispute, a false complaint has been given against the petitioner. He further submitted that the petitioner is ready to abide by any stringent conditions that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, he prayed for the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

¶4Learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and opposed for the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

¶5Heard both sides and perused the materials available on record.

¶6Considering the above facts and circumstances of the case and the nature of the allegation and further taking note of the fact that the custody of the petitioner is not required, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner with certain conditions.

¶7Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on his appearance, within a period of fifteen days from the date on which the order copy made ready, before the learned District Munsif-cum-Judicial Magistrate, Uthukottai, Tiruvallur District, on condition that the petitioner shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten 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, failing which, the petition for anticipatory bail shall stand dismissed 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 two weeks and thereafter, as and when required for interrogation; [c] the petitioner shall not abscond during during investigation or trial; [d] the petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witness 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]; [f] If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of B.N.S.

30.04.2026 ham To

¶1The District Munsif-cum-Judicial Magistrate, Uthukottai, Tiruvallur District.

¶2The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station. Uthukottai, Tiruvallur District.

¶3The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J. ham

30.04.2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 30.04.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN R.Suresh Raja ... Petitioner Vs. The State represented by, The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Uthukottai, Tiruvallur District. (Crime No.14 of 2026) ... Respondent PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of his arrest in Crime No.14 of 2026 pending investigation on the file of the respondent police. For Petitioner : Mr.S.A.Secular For Respondent : Mr.P.Dhileepan Government Advocate (Criminal Side)