CRL OP No. 18837 of 2026a __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 17-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN CRL OP No. 18837 of 2026 R Munichandrappa ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State Rep by The Inspector of Police District Crime Branch, Krishnagiri District. Crime No.07 of 2026 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, pleased to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of their arrest in Crime .No.07 of 2026 pending Investigation on the file of the Respondent Police. For Petitioner(s): Mr.P M Jayachandran For Respondent(s): Mr.N.Palanivel Government Advocate (Criminal side) ORDER The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the alleged offences punishable under Sections 419, 420, 465, 468, 471 and 120 B of I.P.C, in Cr.No.7 of 2026, on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail. 2.It is the case of the prosecution that the defacto-complainant purchased certain property situated in Kanimangalam Village, Hosur Taluk. It is alleged that the petitioner, along with other accused persons, created forged documents, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 18837 of 2026a __________ Page2 of 4 executed a General Power of attorney in favor of A3 and subsequently executed a sale deed to A4 without the knowledge of the defacto-complainant. Hence, the case. 3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an innocent person 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. He stated that co-accused (A1 and A4) were already granted anticipatory bail by this Court in Crl.O.P.No.12119 of 2026 on 16.06.2026. Hence, he prays to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners. 4.The learned Government Advocate (Criminal side) appearing for the respondent reiterated the prosecution case and submitted that in respect of the subject property civil suits in O.S.No.93 of 2025 and O.S.No.268 of 2025 are pending on the file of the Additional District Court, Hosur. Hence, he vehemently opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner. 5.Considering the above facts and circumstances the fact that the dispute is civil in nature, and that the co-accused have already been granted anticipatory bail, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner with certain conditions. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 18837 of 2026a __________ 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 the learned Judicial Magistrate No.I, Hosur, 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 learned Magistrate concerned, failing which, the petition for anticipatory bail shall stand dismissed and on further condition 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 Aadhar card or Bank pass Book to ensure their identity. [b] 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. [c] the petitioner shall not tamper with 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 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]. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 18837 of 2026a __________ Page4 of 4 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J. [f] If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 229A IPC. 17-07-2026 ep To 1.The Judicial Magistrate No.I, Hosur. 2.The Inspector of Police District Crime Branch, Krishnagiri District. 3.The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras. CRL OP No. 18837 of 2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis