CRL OP No. 17762 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. 17762 of 2026 1. P.Prabhakaran 2. Naveen Kumar ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State Rep By, The Inspector of Police F1, Chintadripet Police Station, Chennai. Crime No.223 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 his arrest in Crime No.223 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police. For Petitioner(s): Mr.K.Karthik For Respondent(s): Mr.N.Palanivel Government Advocate (Criminal side) Mr.Mohamed Ruwaid For intervenor ORDER The petitioners, who apprehend arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the alleged offences punishable under Sections 318 (4) of BNS, in Cr.No.223 of 2026, on the file of the respondent police, seek anticipatory bail. 2.The case of the prosecution is that the petitioners allegedly cheated the defacto-complainant by receiving money under the pretext of arranging licences for their shops. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 17762 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioners submitted that the petitioners are innocent persons and have been falsely implicated in this case. He further submitted that the petitioners are ready to abide by any stringent condition that may be imposed by this Court and are willing to co-operate for investigation. Hence, he prays to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners. 4.The learned Government Advocate (Criminal side) appearing for the respondent Police reiterated the prosecution case and vehemently opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners. 5. Considering the submissions made by both sides, and the nature of the allegations, 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. 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 XIV Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Chennai 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: https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 17762 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 [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 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]. [f] If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 229A IPC. 17-07-2026 (2/2) ep To 1.XIV Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Chennai. 2.The Inspector of Police F-1, Chintadripet Police Station, Chennai. 3.The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 17762 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J. EP CRL OP No. 17762 of 2026 17-07-2026 (2/2) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis