Akash v. State, rep.by, The Inspector of Police
ANTICIPATORY BAIL – S.482 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, K. Rajasekar, J., Crl.O.P.No.24612 of 2025, decided 23.09.2025: anticipatory bail allowed under Section 482 BNSS to petitioner Akash apprehending arrest in Crime No.32 of 2025 under Section 69 IPC (promise-to-marry and cheating allegations, W7 All Women Police Station, Anna Nagar). Custodial interrogation held unnecessary as parties were in a long relationship and separated; victim's statement silent on articles/money taken. Bail with bond of Rs.25,000 and two sureties; conditions include surrender within fifteen days (automatic cancellation on default), daily police reporting at 10.30 a.m. for three weeks, medical examination cooperation; P.K.Shaji v. State of Kerala (2005) 13 SCC 283 applied for breach consequences; fresh FIR under Section 269 BNS contemplated if accused absconds.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail granted - petitioner to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on appearance within fifteen days, on executing a bond of Rs.25,000/- with two sureties each for a like sum, subject to conditions including daily reporting before respondent police at 10.30 a.m. for three weeks.