Karan v. The Inspector of Police

ORDER The petitioner, who apprehends arrest by the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 126(2), 296(b),309(4), 351 (3) of BNS Act, 25 1A of Arms Act in Crime No.509 of 2026 seeks anticipatory bail.

2.The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner snatched the phone and a sum of Rs.500/- from the defacto complainant . Hence, the case.

3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner herein arrayed as A2 and A1 in this case has been arrested and released on bail. He further submitted that due to previous cases pending against the petitioner he has been falsely implicated in this case and the petitioner he is ready to abide by any conditions that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, he prayed for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

¶4The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and submitted hat the occurrence has taken place in the month of August 2025 and the petitioner is having 7 previous cases pending against the petitioner. Hence, he opposed to Page2 of 6 grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner. However, he opposed for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

¶5Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner as well as the learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) and perused the materials available on record.

¶6Considering the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side, the nature of allegations and the occurrence has taken place in the year 2025 and A1 in this case has been arrested and released on bail, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner, subject to certain conditions.

¶7Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on anticipatory bail in the event of arrest or on his appearance, within a period of fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order before the learned Judicial Magistrate Arakkonam , 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 respondent police or the police officer who intends to arrest or to the satisfaction of the learned Magistrate concerned 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; Page3 of 6

(b) the petitioner shall report before the learned Judicial Magistrate Arakkonam every day at 10:30 a.m for a period of four weeks and thereafter as and when required for interrogation;

(c) the petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witness either during investigation or trial;

(d) the petitioner shall not abscond 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]; and;

(f) if the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of B.N.S. 04-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SMN Page4 of 6 To

¶1The Judicial Magistrate Arakkonam

¶2The Inspector of Police Arakkonam Town Police Station, Arakkonam

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. Page5 of 6 CRLoOPoNo.o2515oofo2026 K.RAJASEKAR,oJ. SMN CRLoOPoNo.o2515oofo2026 04-02-2026 Page6oofo6

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 04-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR Karan ..Petitioner(s) Vs The Inspector of Police Arakkonam Town Police Station, Arakkonam ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This petition is filed under Section 482 of BNSS to enlarge the petitioner on Bail in the event of his arrest, pending investigation in the Crime No.509 of 2025, on the file of the Respondent police herein and thus render justice. For Petitioner(s): Rujith Page1 of 6 For Respondent(s): Ms.J.R. Archana, Government Advocate (Crl.Side)