G.Govindasami v. The State Rep By, the Inspector of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 19.08.2025 CORAM

THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE G.JAYACHANDRAN

1.G.Govindasami

2.G.Govindammal ... Petitioners in Crl.O.P.No.22871/25

1.G.Chitra

2.S.Rosi ... Petitioners in Crl.O.P.No.22872/25 Vs. The State Rep. by, The Inspector of Police, Barur Police Station, Krishnagiri District. Crime No.136 of 2025 ... Respondent in both Crl.O.P.Nos. COMMON PRAYER : Criminal Original PetitionS filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to grant bail to the petitioners in the event of arrest in Crime No.136 of 2025 on the file of respondent Police. For Petitioners (Crl.OP.22871/2025) : Mr.K.Prabhu For Petitioners (Crl.OP.22872/2025) : Mr.V.Vadivalagia Nambi For Respondent in both Crl.OPs : Mr.S.Vinoth Kumar Government Advocate (Criminal Side) COMMON ORDER The petitioners herein apprehend arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 226 and 132 of BNS, 2023, in Crime No.136 of 2025, on the file of the respondent Police, seeks anticipatory bail.

¶2The case of the prosecution is that when the Advocate Commissioner went to survey the land, the petitioners, in order to prevent the Advocate Commissioner from conducting the survey, threatened to immolate themselves by pouring kerosene. Hence, the case.

¶3Heard the learned counsels on either side and perused the materials available on record.

¶4Considering the nature of the complaint, and since the custodial interrogation of the petitioners are not required, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners subject to certain conditions.

¶5Accordingly, the petitioners are ordered to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on their appearance, on or before 28.08.2025 before the learned District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, Pochampalli, on condition that the petitioners shall execute a separate bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) with two sureties each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the respondent police or the police officer who intends to arrest or to the satisfaction of the learned Magistrate concerned and on further condition that: [a] if the petitioner fails to surrender before the said Magistrate on or before 28.08.2025, this Order shall stand automatically cancelled; [b] the petitioners shall give an undertaking that they will not obstruct the Advocate Commissioner from conducting survey as per the order of the Court in discharge of his duty; [c] 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 the identity proofs to ensure their identity; [d] the petitioners shall report before the respondent police daily at 10.30.a.m., until further orders; [e] On breach of any of the aforementioned conditions, the learned Magistrate/Trial Court is entitled to pass appropriate orders against the petitioners in accordance with law as if the aforementioned conditions have been imposed Dr.G.JAYACHANDRAN,

J. rpl and the petitioners released on bail by the learned Magistrate/Trial Court himself as laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in P.K.Shaji vs. State of Kerala [(2005)13 SCC 283]; [f] If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of B.N.S.

19.08.2025 rpl To

1.The District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, Pochampalli.

2.The Inspector of Police, Barur Police Station, Krishnagiri District.

¶3The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.