CRL OP No. 18911 of 2026 __________ 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. 18911 of 2026 Ram @ Ramu ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State by Rep by its Inspector of Police All Women Police Station, Sathyamangalam, Erode District. Crime No.18 of 2025. ..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 his arrest based on the non bailable warrant issued by the Learned Fast Track Mahila Court, Erode in Spl.S.C.No.39 of 2026. For Petitioner(s): Mr.Vasanthanayagan K 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 5 (l), 5 (j) (ii) of POCSO, in Cr.No.18 of 2025, on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail. 2.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an accused facing trial in Spl.S.C.No.39 of 2021, for the alleged offences under https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 18911 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 Sections 5 (l), 5 (j) (ii) of POCSO, which is pending on the file of the Fast Track Mahila Court, Erode. He further submitted that the petitioner has regularly appeared before the Court on all previous hearing dates; however, due to illness, he was unable to appear before the trial Court on 29.06.2026. Consequently, the trial Court has issued a Non Bailable Warrant of arrest against him, due which he apprehends arrest. He further submitted that the petitioner is ready to furnish sufficient sureties, therefore, he prays for grant of bail to the petitioner. 3.The learned Government Advocate (Criminal side) appearing for the respondent submitted that the petitioner was initially granted bail. Subsequent to this, the respondent Police completed the investigation and filed a final report which was taken on file in Spl.S.C.No.39 of 2026 before the Fast Track Mahila Court, Erode. However, the petitioner failed to appear before the trial Court on 29.06.2026. Hence, he vehemently opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner. 4.Considering the submissions made by both sides, the nature of the allegations, and the fact that the investigation has been completed and the charge sheet has already been filed, this Court is of the view that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required. Hence. this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner with certain conditions. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 18911 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 5.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 Fast Track Mahila Court, Erode, 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 concerned trial Court daily at 10.30 a.m. for a period of four weeks; thereafter appear before the concerned trial Court on all hearing dates without fail. [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. 18911 of 2026 __________ 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 Fast Track Mahila Court, Erode. 2.The Inspector of Police All Women Police Station, Sathyamangalam, Erode District. 3.The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras. CRL OP No. 18911 of 2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis