Rajeshwari v. State Rep.by, the Inspector of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
Anticipatory bail granted — Madras High Court, Crl.O.P.No.368 of 2025, decided 09.01.2025 (A.D. Jagadish Chandira, J.). Petitioners Rajeshwari, GowrammaYellappa, Geethamma @ Geetha apprehending arrest in Crime No.151 of 2024, Nallur Police Station, Krishnagiri District, under Sections 117(4), 296(b) and 351(2) of BNS 2023; alleged chappal assault on defacto complainant on 22.12.2024 over car parking in disputed land / property dispute. Release before Judicial Magistrate No.II, Hosur within 15 days; bond Rs.15,000 each with two sureties; daily reporting at 10.30 a.m.; no tampering; no absconding; breach actionable per P.K.Shaji vs. State of Kerala [(2005) AIR SCW 5560]; fresh FIR under Section 269 BNS if abscond.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail granted to all three petitioners: to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on appearance, within fifteen days from the date the order copy is made ready, before the learned Judicial Magistrate No.II, Hosur, on execution of a bond each for Rs.15,000 with two sureties each for a like sum, subject to conditions including daily reporting before the respondent police at 10.30 a.m., non-tampering with evidence or witnesses, and non-absconding.