CRL OP No. 18952 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. 18952 of 2026 1. Manikandan 2. Ethiraj 3. Sathyaraj ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State Rep by The Inspector of Police F5-Marakkanam Police Station, Villupuram District. Crime no.244 of 2026. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, pleased to enlarge the petitioners on bail in the event of their arrest by the respondent police concerned in Crime No.244 of 2026 on the file of Inspector of Police, F5-Marakkanam Police Station, Villupuram District on their appearance before the concerned Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.Sasikumar S For Respondent(s): Mr.N.Palanivel Government Advocate (Criminal side) ORDER The petitioners, apprehend arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the alleged offences punishable under Sections 296 (b), 115 (2), 351 (2) of BNS, 2023 r/w Section 4 of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Women Harassment Act, in Cr.No.244 of 2026, on the file of the respondent police, seek anticipatory bail. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 18952 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 2. The case of the prosecution is that due to previous enmity, the petitioners abused and intimidated the defacto-complainant, threatening her with dire consequences. Hence, the complaint. 3. The learned counsel for the petitioners submitted that the petitioners are innocent and have not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution. He further submitted that the petitioners have been falsely implicated in this case, which involves a case and counter case. Therefore, he prays to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners. 4. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal side) appearing for the respondent Police submitted that the petitioners abused the defacto complainant using filthy language and intimidated her with dire consequences. Hence, he vehemently opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner. 5.Considering the above facts and circumstances of the case, and the fact that the occurrence took place on 06.07.2026, that this involves a case and counter case, this Court is of the view that the custodial interrogation of the petitioners is not required. Hence, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners with certain conditions. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 18952 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 6.Accordingly, the petitioners are ordered to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on their appearance, within a period of fifteen (15) days from the date on which the order copy is made ready, before the learned Judicial Magistrate II, Tindivanam, Villupuram, on condition that the petitioners shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) each, 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 petitioners 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 petitioners 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 petitioners shall not tamper with evidence or witness either during investigation or trial. [d] the petitioners 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 petitioners in accordance with law as if the conditions have been imposed 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)AIR SCW 5560]. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 18952 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 Judicial Magistrate II, Tindivanam, Villupuram District. 2.The Inspector of Police F5-Marakkanam Police Station, Villupuram District. 3.The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras. CRL OP No. 18952 of 2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis