Duraikkannu v. The State Rep by the Inspector of Police

O R D E R The petitioner apprehends arrest for the alleged offence under Sections 296(b), 115(2), 118(1), 351(3) of BNS, in Crime No.101 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police seeks anticipatory bail. Page2 of 5

¶2The case of the prosecution is that there is previous enmity between the petitioner and the de-facto complainant. On 01.06.2026, a wordy quarrel arose between them, during which the de-facto complainant attacked the petitioner with a knife, causing grievous injury. In self-defence, the petitioner attacked the de-facto complainant with a beer bottle. Hence, the case.

¶3The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in this case. The petitioner is ready and willing to abide by any conditions that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, he prays for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

¶4The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and submitted that the investigation is pending and that the petitioner has no criminal antecedents. Hence, he opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

¶5From the submissions made by the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) and taking into consideration of the totality of the circumstances and upon the fact that the investigation is pending and that the petitioner has no criminal antecedents, this Court is of the firm view that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required. Hence, this Court is inclined to enlarge the petitioner on anticipatory bail, subject to certain conditions. Page3 of 5

¶6Accordingly, 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, Vikravandi, on condition that the petitioner shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only), with two sureties, 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 am for a period of two weeks and thereafter as and when required;

(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. 13-08-2026 nvi To

1.The District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, Vikravandi.

2.The Inspector of Police, Kanjanur Police Station, Villupuram District.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. CRLoOPoNo.o22608oofo2026 N.RAMESH,oJ. nvi CRLoOPoNo.o22608oofo2026 13-08-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 13-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.RAMESH Duraikannu S/o.Arjunan, No.2/190B, South Street, Villupuram Taluk, Velleripattu, Porur, Villupuram, Tamil Nadu-605 202. ....Petitioner/Sole Accused Vs State Rep by, Inspector of Police, Kanjanur Police Station, Villupuram District. (Crime No.101 of 2026) ....Respondent/Complainant PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of his arrest in Crime No.101 of 2026 pending investigation on the file of the Respondent. For Petitioner(s): Mr.Ragavan M For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Rajasekaran, Government Advocate (Crl.Side)