K Pushpakumari v. The State Rep By, the Inspector of Police

ORDER The petitioner apprehends arrest for the alleged offence under Sections 127(2), 64(2)(a)(i), (ii),(iii), 62, 75, 76, 351 and 49 of BNS, 2023 r/w Section 4 of TNPHW Act, 2002 in Crime No. 11 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police seeks anticipatory bail. Page2 of 6

¶2The case of the prosecution is that the 1st accused with the help of petitioner/A2, misbehaved with the defacto complainant. When she refused, A1 abused and attacked her. Hence, the case.

¶3The learned counsel for the petitioners submitted that the petitioner is an innocent and she has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution and she has been falsely implicated in this case. He submits that A1 is the real culprit and he has already been enlarged on bail by this Court in Crl.O.P.No.12569 of 2026. He further submitted that she 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 one previous case is pending against the petitioner which is similar in nature. Hence, he opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner. Page3 of 6

¶5I have given my anxious consideration to either side submissions and perused the materials available on record.

¶6Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, taking note of the submissions made by the learned counsel on both sides, taking into consideration the totality of the circumstances, and upon the fact that the co-accused/A1 in this case has already been enlarged on anticipatory bail and the fact that the petitioner, being a woman, this Court is of the firm view that at this length of time, custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of investigation. Hence, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner, subject to certain conditions.

¶7Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on her appearance, within a period of fifteen (15) days from the date on which the order copy is made ready, before the learned Additional Mahila Court, Coimbatore 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: Page4 of 6

(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 10.30am 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 Kerala [(2005) AIR SCW 5560];

(e) If the petitioner thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of BNS Act. 30-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order nr Page5 of 6 To:

¶1The Additional Mahila Court, Coimbatore

¶2The Inspector of Police AWPS, South Police Station, Coimbatore.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras. CRLoOPoNo.o16514oofo2026 C.KUMARAPPAN,oJ. NR CRLoOPoNo.o16514oofo2026 30-06-2026 Page6oofo6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 30-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN K Pushpakumari ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State Rep By, The Inspector of Police AWPS, South Police Station, Coimbatore. Crime No.11 of 2026 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Act, 2023 to enlarge the petitioner accused on anticipatory bail in Crime No.11 of 2026 in the event of arrest by the respondent police. For Petitioner(s): M/S. Tamizhvanan A For Respondent(s): Mr.N.Palanivel Government Advocate (Crl.side)