Dharani v. State Represented by the Inspector of Police,

ORDER The petitioner apprehends arrest for the alleged offences under Sections 296 (b), 115 (2), 118 (1) and 351 (3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in Crime No.40 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police seeks anticipatory bail.

¶2The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner, in an inebriated condition, abused the defacto-complainant in filthy language and attacked her with a penknife. Consequently, the defacto-complainant sustained injuries on her forehead and was admitted to a hospital. Hence, the case. Page2 of 4

¶3The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in this case. He further stated that the alleged occurrence took place on 26.04.2026, and the injured person has already been discharged from the hospital. Hence, he prays to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

4.The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police submitted that the injured person has been discharged from the hospital. He further submitted that no previous cases have been registered against the petitioner. However, he opposed the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

5.Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the fact that the occurrence took place on 26.04.2026, that the injured person has been discharged from the hospital, and that the petitioner has no criminal antecedents, this Court is of the firm view that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not necessary at this juncture. Hence, this Court is 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 is made ready, before the learned Judicial Page3 of 4 Magistrate, Cheyyar, on condition that the petitioner shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five 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;

(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 daily at 10.30 a.m. for a period of two weeks; 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. 16-07-2026 ep Page4 of 4

C.KUMARAPPAN, J. EP To

1.The Judicial Magistrate, Cheyyar.

2.The Inspector of Police, Brammadesam Police Station, Tiruvannamalai District.

3.The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras. 16-07-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 16-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN Dharani ..Petitioner(s) Vs State represented by The Inspector of Police, Brammadesam Police Station, Tiruvannamalai District. Crime No.40 of 2026 ..Respondent(s) Prayer:- Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of BNSS, pleased to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner in the event of the arrest of petitioner by police for the reasons stated in the petition, in connection with the case in Crime No.40 of 2026 on the file of the respondent Police. For Petitioner(s): Mr.A.Anbharasu For Respondent(s): M/s.R.S.Indira Government Advocate (Criminal side)