R.Murugan v. The State of Tamilnadu
Case brief
What is this about?
CRL OP(MD). No.10223 of 2025; Madras High Court Madurai Bench; P. Vadamalai J.; decided 19/06/2025; anticipatory bail petition under Sec.482 BNSS by R.Murugan, M.Murugeswari, R.Keerthana, R.Gangadevi apprehending arrest under Sections 296, 329(1), 119(1), 329(2), 351(2&3) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Crime No.Not Known of 2025, Karuppayurani Police Station, Madurai; petition enquiry CSR.No.109 of 2025 pending; directions under Section 35 BNSS to conduct enquiry, register FIR or close within two weeks; interim no-arrest protection; petition enquiry closed/FIR registration timeline; disposal with directions.
What did the court decide?
Directions to the respondent police to follow the Section 35 BNSS procedure, complete the pending petition enquiry (CSR.No.109 of 2025) within two weeks by registering an F.I.R. if a prima facie case is made out or closing the enquiry, and an interim direction that the petitioners shall not be arrested till such time.