CRL OP No. 18960 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 17-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN CRL OP No. 18960 of 2026 A.Arunpandiyan ..Petitioner(s) Vs The Inspector of Police, Kuthalam Police station Kuthalam Mayiladuthurai District. Crime No.224 of 2026 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Act, 2023, to enlarge the Petitioner on Anticipatory Bail in the event of his arrest by the Respondent Police for the FIR in Crime No.224 of 2026 dated 25.04.2026 on the file of the Kuthalam Police, Myladuthurai District. For Petitioner(s): M/s.K.Rishi Adhithya For Respondent(s): Ms.R.S.Indira, Govt.Advocate (Crl.Side) ORDER The petitioner apprehends arrest for the alleged offence under Sections 115(2), 351(3) and 74 of BNS, 2023 in Crime No. 224 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police seeks anticipatory bail. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 18960 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 5 2. The case of the prosecution is that due to money dispute between the petitioner and defacto complainant’s husband, a wordy quarrel arose between them which escalated into physical confrontation. Hence, the case. 3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an innocent person and he has not committed any offence as alleged by the defacto complainant and he has been falsely implicated in this case. He submits that this is a case and case in counter. He further submitted that he is ready to abide by any conditions that may be imposed by this Court and ready to co-operate with the investigation. Hence, he prayed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner. 4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners. 5. I have given my anxious consideration to either side submissions and perused the materials available on record. 6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, taking note of the submissions made by the learned counsel on both sides, considering the nature https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 18960 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 5 of allegation, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner, subject to certain conditions. 7. 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.1, Mayiladuthurai on condition that the petitioner shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only), with two sureties each, 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 as and when required for interrogation. (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 conditions have been imposed and the petitioner released on anticipatory bail by the learned Magistrate/Trial Court himself as https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 18960 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 5 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. 17-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No NR To: 1. The Judicial Magistrate No.1, Mayiladuthurai. 2. The Inspector of Police, Kuthalam Police station Kuthalam Mayiladuthurai District. 3. The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 18960 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 5 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J. NR CRL OP No. 18960 of 2026 17-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis