Sanjai v. State by Inspector of Police

ORDER The petitioner apprehends arrest for the alleged offence under Sections 296(b), 115(2), 118(1) of BNS, 2023 in Crime No.33 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police seeks anticipatory bail. Page2 of 5

¶2The entire allegation revolves around the contestation in furtherance of consumption of alcohol and the issue is corrupted due to a money dispute. Hence, the complaint.

¶3The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in this case. He further submitted that the occurrence took place 21.03.2026 and the FIR was registered on 25.03.2026. Hence, he seeks anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

¶4The learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and submitted that the defacto complainant sustained simple injuries. Hence, he opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

¶5I have given anxious consideration to the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side and also perused the records available.

¶6Considering the above factual position, this Court is of the firm view that at this length of time, the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required. Hence, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner subject to certain conditions. Page3 of 5

¶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 No.III, Thirupathur 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 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 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 Page4 of 5 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. 21-04-2026 DRL To

1.The Judicial Magistrate No.III, Thirupathur.

¶2The Inspector of Police Alangayam Police Station, Thirupathur District.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. CRLoOPoNo.o10028oofo2026 C.KUMARAPPAN,oJ. DRL CRLoOPoNo.o10028oofo2026 21-04-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 21-04-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN Sanjai S/o. Siva, No. 5, Kamarajar Street, Alangayam, Vaniyamabdi Taluk, Thirupathur District ..Petitioner(s) Vs State By Inspector of Police Alangayam Police Station, Thirupathur District (Crime No. 33 of 2026) ..Respondent(s) PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023, to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of his arrest by the respondent police in Crime.No. 33 of 2026 on the file of Inspector of Police, Alangayam Police Station, Thirupathur District or on his appearance before the concerned court and thus render justice. For Petitioner(s): Mr. S. Sasikumar For Respondent(s): MR.P.DHILEEPAN, GOVT.ADVOCATE (CRL SIDE)