Anandhan v. State of Tamilnadu Rep by Inspector of Police, Lalapet

ORDER The petitioner/A-1, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 296(b), 115(2), 118(1) and 351(3) of BNS read with Section 4 of Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act, 2002, in Crime No.475 of 2025, seeks anticipatory bail.

¶2The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner along with other accused persons scolded and assaulted the wife of the defacto complainant. Hence, a case was registered.

¶3The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the present case has been foisted on him and prays for anticipatory bail in favour of the petitioner.

¶4The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police submitted that there are six previous case pending against the petitioner in which four are similar in nature. He further submitted that the injured was discharged from the hospital.

¶5Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and also considering the fact that the injured was discharged from the hospital this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail with certain conditions.

¶6Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on his appearance, on condition that the petitioner shall execute a 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 District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Krishnarayapuram, within a period of fifteen days from the date on which the order copy made ready on further conditions that: [a]the petitioner and the sureties shall affix their photographs and left thumb impression in the surety bond and the Magistrate may obtain a copy of their Aadhaar card or bank pass book to ensure their identity; [b]the petitioner shall appear before the trial Court daily morning at 10.30 a.m., and before the respondent police evening at 05.30 p.m., until further orders; [c]the petitioner shall not tamper with the evidence or witness either during investigation or trial. [d]the petitioner shall not abscond either during investigation or trial. [e]On breach of any of the aforesaid conditions, the learned Magistrate/Trial Court is entitled to take appropriate action against the petitioner in accordance with law as if the conditions have been imposed and the petitioner is 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)AIR SCW 5560]. [f]If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of BNS. 29-01-2026 KSA To

¶1The Inspector Of Police, Lalapettai Police Station Karur District.

¶2The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 29-01-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Anandhan Petitioner(s) Vs State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police, Lalapettai Police Station Karur District. (Crime No. 475/2025) Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s): Mr.K Arunraj For Respondent(s): Mr.S.S.Manoj, Government Advocate (crl. Side) Prayer: C-33 AB. For Anticipatory Bail in Crime No. 475/2025 on the file of the respondent Police.