Arun v. State Rep By, the Inspector of Police

ORDER The petitioner apprehends arrest for the alleged offence under Section Accidental fire of NON Act in Crime No.215 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police seeks anticipatory bail. Page2 of 5

¶2The case of the prosecution is that the de facto complainant was threatened by her ex-husband, and it is suspected that the petitioner set fire to her house. Hence, the case.

¶3The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that FIR was registered merely on suspicion and even according to the reference in FIR, there are no records identifying the suspect. However in the complaint given by the de facto complainant, she suspected the present petitioner. He further submitted that the petitioner is innocent and he has not committed any offence as alleged by the de facto complainant and he has been falsely implicated in this case. He further submitted that he is ready to abide by any conditions that may be imposed by this Court and ready to co-operate with the investigation. Hence, he prayed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

¶4The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and, upon instructions, submitted that according to the investigation it is only accidental fire.

¶5Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, taking note of the submissions made by the learned counsel on both sides and taking into consideration of the totality of the circumstances, especially the complaint is on the basis of suspicion, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the Page3 of 5 petitioner, subject to certain conditions.

¶6Accordingly, 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, Ambattur, 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, everyday 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 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 Page4 of 5 Kerala [(2005) AIR SCW 5560];

(e) If the petitioner thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of BNS Act. 02-06-2026 SHL To:

¶1The Judicial Magistrate, Ambattur

¶2The Inspector of Police V-7, Nolambur Police Station, (Cr. No 215 of 2026)Chennai

¶3The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras CRLoOPoNo.o13368oofo2026 C.KUMARAPPANoJ. SHL CRLoOPoNo.o13368oofo2026 02-06-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 02-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN Arun ..Petitioner Vs State rep by, The Inspector of Police V-7, Nolambur Police Station, Chennai (Cr. No 215 of 2026) ..Respondent Prayer: Criminal Original Petition filed under 482 of BNSS to enlarge the petitioner on the anticipatory Bail in the event of arrest pending investigation in V-7, Nolambur PS Cr.No 215 of 2026 on the file of respondent herein. For Petitioner: Mr.B. Stephenraj For Respondent: Mr.N.Palanivel Govt Advocate (Crl.Side)