Karthi v. The State Represented by Inspector of Police

ORDER The petitioner apprehends arrest for the alleged offence under Sections 296(b), 118(1), 351(3) of BNS, 2023 (294(b), 324, 506 of IPC) in Crime No. 224 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police seeks anticipatory bail.

¶2The case of the prosecution is that on 01.07.2026, due to family dispute between the petitioner and the defacto complainant, the petitioner abused the defacto complainant in a filthy language, assaulted him and also threatened him with dire consequences. Hence, the case. Page2 of 5

¶3The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an innocent and he has not committed any offence as alleged by the defacto complainant and he has been falsely implicated in this case. He submits that injured is the son-in-law of the petitioner. He further submits that the injured and his wife, who is the daughter of the petitioner, has certain issues. In this regard, the petitioner intervened and there was a dispute arose between them which led to an altercation. He further submits that he sustained serious injury and he has been treated by sutures and this is a case and case in counter. He also submitted that he is ready to abide by any conditions that may be imposed by this Court and ready to co-operate with the investigation. Hence, he prayed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

¶4The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and submitted that the injured has been discharged from the hospital on 05.07.2026. He submits that no previous case is pending against the petitioner. However, she opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

¶5I have given my anxious consideration to either side submissions and perused the materials available on record. Page3 of 5

¶6Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, taking note of the submissions made by the learned counsel on both sides, from the submissions made by learned Government Advocate(crl.side), it is seen that the injured has been discharged from the hospital on 05.07.2026. The dispute had arisen due to matrimonial discard and this petitioner also sustained injury. Hence, this Court is of the firm view that at this length of time, custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required. Hence, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner, subject to 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 (15) days from the date on which the order copy is made ready, before the learned Judicial Magistrate, Cheyyar,Tiruvannamalai on condition that the petitioner shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.20,000/- (Rupees Twenty 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 learned 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; Page4 of 5

(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 15 days 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. 15-07-2026 NR To:

¶1The Judicial Magistrate, Cheyyar,Tiruvannamalai

¶2Inspector of Police Cheyyar, Tiruvannamalai District,

¶3The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras CRLoOPoNo.o17729oofo2026 C.KUMARAPPAN,oJ. NR CRLoOPoNo.o17729oofo2026 15-07-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 15-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN Karthi ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State Represented by Inspector of Police Cheyyar, Tiruvannamalai District, Ref Cr.No.224/2026 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Act, 2023, to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of arrest by the Respondent Police in connection with Crime NO.224 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police. For Petitioner(s): M/S. M. Raja For Respondent(s): MS.R.S.INDIRA, GOVT.ADVOCATE (CRL.SIDE)