S Jagadish v. The State Rep By, the Inspector of Police

ORDER The petitioner apprehends arrest for the alleged offence under Sections 296(B), 351(3), 75(4) of BNSS r/w Section 4 of TNPHW Act, 1998, in Crime No. 850 2025 on the file of the respondent police seeks anticipatory bail. Page2 of 5

¶2The case of the prosecution is that defacto complainant advanced a loan of Rs.2,00,000/- with the petitioner. When the defacto complainant demanded to repay the same, the petitioner misbehaved with the defacto complainant and also abused her in a abusive language. Hence, the case.

¶3The learned counsel for the petitioners submitted that the petitioner is an innocent and he has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution 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 submitted that the petitioner abused and attacked the defacto complainant. Hence, he opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

¶5I have given my anxious consideration to either side submissions and perused the materials available on record. Page3 of 5

¶6Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, taking note of the submissions made by the learned counsel on both sides, the allegation against the petitioner is that defacto complainant advanced a loan of Rs.2,00,000/- with the petitioner. When the defacto complainant demanded the petitioner to repay the same, the petitioner has intimidated and misbehaved with the defacto complainant. Though there is serious allegation against the petitioner, considering the fact that occurrence took place on 24.09.2025, 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 XIII Metropolitan Magistrate, Egmore, Chennai, 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; Page4 of 5

(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. 01-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order nr To:

¶1The XIII Metropolitan Magistrate,Egmore, Chennai.

¶2The Inspector of Police V-5 Thirumangalam Police Station, Chennai.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras. CRLoOPoNo.o16750oofo2026 C.KUMARAPPAN,oJ. NR CRLoOPoNo.o16750oofo2026 01-07-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 01-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN S Jagadish ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State Rep By, The Inspector of Police V5 Thirumangalam Police Station, Chennai. Crime No.850 of 2025 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Act, 2023, to enlarge the petitioner on anticipatory bail in the event of arrest in connection in Crime No.850 of 2025 pending investigation on the file of the respondent police. For Petitioner(s): K.Sheeba For Respondent(s): Mr.N.Palanivel Government Advocate (Crl.side)