Gopinath v. Inspector of Police,

ORDER The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for offences punishable under Sections 308, 318(4), 319, and 340 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, in Crime No. 27 of 2026, seeks anticipatory bail.

¶2The case of the prosecution is that the defacto complainant is a victim of online financial fraud amounting to Rs.2,00,000/-. It is alleged that this fraud occurred within the jurisdiction of Delhi. The allegation is that the complainant was deceived and cheated by person(s) impersonating others to induce the delivery of money. It is further alleged that forged documents or electronic records were used as genuine; hence, the registration of the case.

¶3The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that  the petitioner received summons in relation to FIR No.27 of 2026, registered at Shahdara, Delhi. Although the FIR was registered on 05.02.2026, the petitioner received the summons only on 17.03.2026, necessitating the filing of this interstate anticipatory bail application. The learned counsel further submits that the petitioner, being unfamiliar with Delhi, requires time to approach the jurisdictional Court there. Without the protection of transit bail, the petitioner faces the risk of arrest before reaching the appropriate forum. He contends that Page3 of 6 the petitioner runs a private financial consultancy, has no connection to the alleged offence, and has been falsely implicated. It is further argued that custodial interrogation is unnecessary.

¶4This Court has perused the FIR, where the allegation involves a financial fraud of Rs.2,00,000/-. Considering the factual position and noting that the petitioner is a resident of Ramapuram, Chennai, as evidenced by the summons issued by the respondent police, this Court is inclined to grant interstate anticipatory bail. This protection is granted for a period of two weeks to enable the petitioner to approach the competent Court in Delhi for appropriate remedies.

¶5Accordingly, interim interstate anticipatory bail is granted to the petitioner for a period of two weeks, subject to the condition that the petitioner shall surrender before the learned Judicial Magistrate – I, Poonamallee, within a period of seven days from the date on which the order copy is made ready and 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 said learned Magistrate. Page4 of 6

¶6Further, within the one-week period from the date of executing the bond, the petitioner shall approach the competent Court in Delhi. This order shall remain in force for two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order or until orders are passed by the jurisdictional Court, whichever is earlier. Failure to comply with these conditions within the stipulated timeframe shall result in the automatic cancellation of this order.

¶7With the above direction, this Criminal Original Petition is Ordered. 20-04-2026 (1/2) Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Jeni Page5 of 6 To

1.The Judicial Magistrate-I, Poonamallee.

2.The Inspector of Police, Cyber Police Station, Cyber Shahdara Digh, Delhi 110032.

3.The Inspector of Police, R-11 Ramapuram Police Station, Ramapuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Pin 600089.

4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras, Chennai. CRLoOPoNo.o8421oofo2026 C.KUMARAPPAN,oJ. Jeni CRLoOPoNo.o8421oofo2026 20-04-2026 (1/2)o Page6oofo6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 20-04-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN Gopinath ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. Inspector of Police, Cyber Police Station, Cyber Shahdara Digh, Delhi. Pin 110032 (Pending before this Police Station) 2. Inspector of Police R-11 Ramapuram Police Station, Ramapuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Pin 600089 Crime No.27 of 2026 ..Respondent(s) Criminal Original Petition has been filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, to enlarge the petitioner on Bail in the event of his arrest in Crime No.27 of 2026 on the file of the 1st Respondent police. For Petitioner(s): Mr.R.K.Ramaiah For Respondent(s): Mr.P.Dhileepan Govt.Advocate (Crl Side) Page2 of 6