Naveen v. The State Rep by the Inspector of Police

ORDER The petitioner apprehends arrest for the alleged offences under Sections 190, 191(1), 296(b), 115(1), 118(1), 140(2), 351(3) and 61(2)(a) of BNS in Crime No.146 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police seeks anticipatory bail. Page2 of 6

¶2The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner along with two others, allegedly, wrongfully restrained the defacto complainant, threatened him with a knife, abused him, and demanded Rs.1,50,000/- over a dispute concerning a car given for mortgage. Hence the complaint.

¶3The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is innocent and a false case has been foisted against the petitioner and that he has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution. He further submitted that the petitioner is ready to abide by any stringent condition that may be imposed by this Court.

¶4Per contra, the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case but fairly submitted that the petitioner has no criminal antecedents and that no one sustained injuries during the occurrence. He further submitted that A1 was already arrested and remanded to Judicial custody. However, he opposed the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

¶5I have given my anxious consideration to either side submissions. Page3 of 6

¶6Considering the nature of the allegations, the fact that the petitioner has no criminal antecedents, and that no one sustained injuries during the occurrence, and further considering that there is no specific overt act attributed to this petitioner, this Court is of the firm view that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required. Hence, this Court is inclined to enlarge the petitioner on anticipatory bail, 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-II, Madhuranthagam 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;

(b) The sureties shall affix their photographs and left thumb impression in the application for surety slip (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; Page4 of 6

(c) The petitioner shall report before the respondent police daily at 10.30 am until further orders;

(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 is 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. 19-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order MFA Page5 of 6 To

¶1The Judicial Magistrate-II, Madhuranthagam.

¶2The Inspector of Police D-4, Pattalam Police Station, Chengalpattu District.

¶3The Public Prosecutor High Court, Chennai. CRLoOPoNo.o23071oofo2026 N.RAMESH,oJ. MFA CRLoOPoNo.o23071oofo2026 19-08-2026 Page6oofo6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 19-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.RAMESH Naveen ..Petitioner Vs The State Rep by The Inspector of Police D-4, Pattalam Police Station, Chengalpattu District. Crime no.146 of 2026. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: This Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023, praying to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of apprehending arrest in the Crime No.146 of 2026 on Inspector of Police, D-4, Pattalam Police Station, Chengalpattu District. For Petitioner(s): Mr.Muthamizh Selvakumar P For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Rajasekaran Government Advocate (Crl.Side)