R.Gokul v. The State Rep by the Inspector of Police

ORDER The petitioner apprehends arrest for the alleged offence under Sections 191(2), 191(3), 296(b) and 118(1) of BNS, 2023 r/w Section 4 of Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act, 1998 in Crime No. 105 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police seeks anticipatory bail.

¶2The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner abused the defacto complainant, who is mother-in-law of the petitioner, in a filthy language, assaulted her and her family members with wooden log. Hence, the case. Page2 of 5

¶3The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an innocent and he has not committed any offence as alleged by the defacto complainant and he has been falsely implicated in this case. He also 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 injured has been discharged from the hospital. He submits that the petitioner has no criminal antecedents. However, 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.

¶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 petitioner has no criminal antecedents and the injured has been discharged from the hospital. Hence, in such view of the circumstances, the custodial interrogation Page3 of 5 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 District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Gummidipoondi 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;

(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 Page4 of 5 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. 22-07-2026 NR To:

¶1The District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, Gummidipoondi

¶2The Inspector of Police F1, Gummidipoondi Police Station, Tiruvallur District - 601 201.

¶3The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras CRLoOPoNo.o19587oofo2026 C.KUMARAPPAN,oJ. NR CRLoOPoNo.o19587oofo2026 22-07-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 22-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN R.Gokul ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State Rep by The Inspector of Police F1, Gummidipoondi Police Station, Tiruvallur District - 601 201. Crime no.105 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 bail in the event of his arrest in connection with FIR No.105 of 2026 on the file of Respondent Police. For Petitioner(s): M/S. Vasantha kumar For Respondent(s): MR.N.PALANIVEL, GOVT.ADVOCATE (CRL.SIDE)