Arun v. The State of Tamil Nadu Represented By, the Inspector of Police,

ORDER The petitioner apprehends arrest for the alleged offence under Sections 296(b), 126(2), 118(1), 351(3) and Section 4 of TNPHW Act, 2002 in Crime No.202 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police seeks anticipatory bail. Page2 of 5

¶2The allegation against the petitioner is that due to a wordy quarrel between the petitioner and the de facto complainant, the petitioner assaulted the de facto complainant, thereby causing injuries to him, on the basis of which the present case came to be registered

¶3The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an innocent and he has been falsely implicated in this case and he has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution. He further submitted that the petitioner is ready to abide by any conditions that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, he prayed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

¶4Per contra, the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and, upon instructions, submitted that no serious injuries to anyone and that the injuries sustained by the defacto complainant suffered only simple injuries and was discharged on the same day. . Hence, she opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

¶5I have given my anxious consideration to either side submissions.

¶6Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case, along with the fact that the occurrence took place on 25.06.2026, the petitioner has no adverse antecedents, the injured has been discharged from the hospital, and considering the nature of the allegations, this Court is of the 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 Page3 of 5

¶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 XXIII Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Saidapettai, 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;

(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 Concerned Judicial Magistrate 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 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 Page4 of 5 Kerala [(2005) AIR SCW 5560];

(e) If the petitioner thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of BNS Act. 20-07-2026 DRL To

1.The XXIII Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Saidapettai, Chennai.

2.The Inspector of Police, R-6, Kumaran Nagar Police Station, Chennai District.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. CRLoOPoNo.o19119oofo2026 C.KUMARAPPAN,oJ. DRL CRLoOPoNo.o19119oofo2026 20-07-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 20-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN Arun Son of Agathiyan, No.34, 58th Street, Ashok Nagar, Chennai-83. ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State of Tamil Nadu Represented by, The Inspector of Police, R-6, Kumaran Nagar Police Station, Chennai District. Crime No.202 of 2026 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023, to enlarge the Petitioners/Accused on Anticipatory Bail in the event of his arrest in Crime No.202 of 2026 pending investigation on file of the Respondent Police and thus render justice. For Petitioner(s): Mr.P.Krishnakumar For Respondent(s): MS.R.S.Indira, Government Advocate (Crl.Side)