Gokul Raj v. The State Rep By, the Inspector of Police

Order The petitioner apprehends arrest for the alleged offences under Sections 296 (b), 115(2), 351 (2) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 r/w Section 4 of Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act 1998, in Crime No.190 of 2026, on the file of the respondent police seeks anticipatory bail. Page2 of 5

¶2The case of the prosecution is that the defacto complainant went to question the person who had allegedly assaulted his father. During the course of the same, a wordy quarrel arose between them, which led to the alleged occurrence on 29.05.2026. Hence, the case.

¶3The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is an innocent person and he has been falsely implicated in this case. He would further submit that the petitioner is ready to abide by any stringent conditions that may be imposed by this Court and they are willing to cooperate with the investigation. Hence, he prayed for grant of anticipatory bail.

¶4The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the case of the prosecution and vehemently opposed the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioners.

¶5From the submissions made by the learned counsel appearing on either side, it is seen that the there was a wordy quarrel between the neighbours, and the occurrence took place on 29.05.2026. There are no allegations of any serious injury to either party. Considering these facts, and having regard to the lapse of time since the occurrence, this Court is of the view that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required. Hence, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner, subject to certain following conditions. Page3 of 5

¶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 XV Metropolitan Magistrate, George Town, 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 fail 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 petitioners in accordance with law as if the conditions have been imposed and the petitioners 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 abscond, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of BNS Act. 29-06-2026 JRS To

1.The XV Metropolitan Magistrate, George Town,

¶2The Inspector of Police H6 R K Nagar Police Station, Chennai. Crime No.190 of 2026

3.The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court. CRLoOPoNo.o16372oofo2026 C.KUMARAPPANoJ. JRS CRLoOPoNo.o16372oofo2026 29-06-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 29-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN Gokul Raj No. 48/16,Bharathi Nagar Main street, Korukkupet. Chennai-60002 ..Petitioner/Accused Vs The State Rep By, The Inspector of Police H6 R K Nagar Police Station, Chennai. Crime No.190 of 2026 ..Respondent/ complainant. PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Act, 2023, to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of their arrest in Crime NO.190 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police. For Petitioner(s): MR. Dhilipan S For Respondent(s): Mr.N.Palanivel, Govt.Advocate (crl.Side)