S.Manikandan v. The State Rep by the Inspector of Police,

ORDER The petitioner apprehends arrest for the alleged offences under Sections 87, 69 and 318 (2) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in Crime No.22 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police seeks anticipatory bail.

2.The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner had a physical relationship with the defacto-complainant under the pretext of marrying her. Thereafter, he got engaged to another girl and thereby cheated the defacto-complainant. Hence, the case. Page2 of 4

¶3The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in this case. He further submitted that the petitioner is ready to abide by any stringent condition that may be imposed by this Court and is willing to co-operate for investigation. Hence, he prays to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

4.The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and submitted that no previous case has been registered against the petitioner. He further submitted that the petitioner, under the pretext of marriage, had a physical relationship with the defacto-complainant and cheated her. Hence, he opposed for the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

5.Although such being the allegations, considering that the relationship between the petitioner and the defacto-complainant was consensual in nature and that there are no criminal antecedents against the petitioner, this Court is of the firm view that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required at this juncture. Hence, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner, subject to certain conditions. Page3 of 4

6.Accordingly, 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 XIII Metropolitan Magistrate, Egmore, on condition that the petitioner shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five 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 daily at 10.30 a.m. for a period of two weeks; 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]; Page4 of 4

C.KUMARAPPAN, J.

(e) If the petitioner thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of BNS Act. 07-08-2026 ep To

1.XIII Metropolitan Magistrate, Egmore.

2.The Inspector of Police, W-8, All Women Police Station, Thirumangalam, Chennai - 600101.

3.The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras.

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 07-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN S.Manikandan ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State Rep by The Inspector of Police, W-8, All Women Police Station, Thirumangalam, Chennai - 600101. ..Respondent(s) Prayer:- Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of BNSS Act, 2023, pleased to grant anticipatory bail in the event of arrest in Crime No.22/2026 registered at W-8, All Women Police Station, Thirumangalam, Chennai on the file of Respondent Police. For Petitioner(s): Mr.J.Ravi Shankar For Respondent(s): M/s.R.S.Indira Government Advocate(Criminal side)