Ayaz @ Liyakathali v. The State Represented by the Inspector of Police

ORDER The petitioner apprehends arrest for the alleged offence under Sections 296(b), 115(2), 118(1), 351(3) BNS 2023 in Crime No.231 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police seeks anticipatory bail. Page2 of 6

¶2The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner along with others abused the de facto complainant in a filthy language, assaulted and attacked him using knife and iron rod. Due to which, the de facto complainant sustained injuries. Hence, the case.

¶3The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is arrayed as A5 and the issue is between the friends. He further submitted that the petitioner is an 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 submitted that there are totally five accused, this petitioner was arrayed as A5 and other accused persons got remanded. He further submitted that the injured person has been discharged on 29.06.2026. However, she 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, from the submissions made by learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side), it is seen that the issue has arisen between the friends and the injured has been discharged from hospital. Considering the totality of the circumstances and the nature of allegation, this Court is of the firm view that custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required. 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 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-IV, Vellore, 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, 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 Kerala [(2005) AIR SCW 5560];

(e) If the petitioner thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of BNS Act. 06-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order NR Page5 of 6 To:

¶1The Judicial Magistrate-IV, Vellore

¶2The Inspector of Police Vellore North Police Station, Vellore District.

¶3The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras CRLoOPoNo.o17106oofo2026 C.KUMARAPPAN,oJ. NR CRLoOPoNo.o17106oofo2026 06-07-2026 Page6oofo6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 06-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN Ayaz @ Liyakathali No.38/8 Kanar Masuthi Street Vellore Vellore District ..Petitioner Vs The State represented by The Inspector of Police Vellore North Police Station, Vellore District. Crime No.231 of 2026. ..Respondent 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 his arrest concerned in Crime No.231 of 2026 (on the file of the respondent police). For Petitioner: Mr.Mohammed Sayeed Allabakeah For Respondent: Ms.R.S.Indira Govt Advocate (Crl.Side)