Sandhiya v. The State Rep. By, the Inspector of Police

ORDER The petitioner apprehends arrest for the alleged offence under Sections 296(b), 115(2), 118(1), 324(2) and 351(3) of BNS Act, 2023 in Crime No.84 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 other accused assaulted the defacto complainant and damaged the cell phone. Hence, the case.

¶3The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an innocent and she has not committed any offence as alleged by the defacto complainant and she has been falsely implicated in this case. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that petitioner was already enlarged on anticipatory bail on 07-05-2026, wherein she was directed to deposit a sum Rs.5,000/- to Cancer Institute and she finds it difficult to make such deposit. Even after seeking extension of time, she was not in a position to furnish surety as per the direction of this court in Crl.O.P.No.11773 of 2026 dated 07-05-2026. He submits that now she has raised funds and paid a sum of Rs.5,000/- to the Cancer Institute on 10-07-2026. In the meanwhile, the earlier anticipatory bail order got lapsed. 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 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, though the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) objects this application, he has not raised any serious objection in respect of enlargement of the petitioner in Crl.O.P.No.11773 of 2026. Considering the fact that the petitioner has complied with the condition and upon the further fact that she was already enlarged on anticipatory bail in Crl.O.P.No.11773 of 2026 and such order was later on cancelled by reflex of time, this court is inclined to enlarge the petitioner on anticipatory bail 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 Judicial Magistrate-II, Kanchipuram 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. 28-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order NR Page5 of 6 To:

¶1The Judicial Magistrate-II, Kanchipuram.

¶2The Inspector of Police Walajabad Police Station, Kancheepuram.

¶3The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras CRLoOPoNo.o20131oofo2026 C.KUMARAPPAN,oJ. NR CRLoOPoNo.o20131oofo2026 28-07-2026 Page6oofo6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 28-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN Sandhiya ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State Rep. by, The Inspector of Police Walajabad Police Station, Kancheepuram. Crime No.84 of 2026. ..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 Cr.No.84 of 2026 on the file of the Respondent and thus render justice. For Petitioner(s): K Rahul For Respondent(s): Ms.R.S.Indira Government Advocate (Crl.Side)