Sethuraman Vs The State rep.by

PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Act, 2023, to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner in the event of their arrest in Cr.No.319 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police.

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For Petitioner: Mr.Dakshinamurthy K For Respondent: Ms.R.S.Indira, Govt.Advocate (Crl.Side)

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ORDER

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The petitioner apprehends arrest for the alleged offence under Sections 296(b), 118(1) and 351(3) of BNS, 2023/ 294, 324 and 507 of IPC in Crime No.

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319 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police seeks anticipatory bail.

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The case of the prosecution is that on 18.05.2026, When the de facto complainant was returning home on his two-wheeler, the petitioner came in his two-wheeler from the opposite direction and dashed into the de facto complainant. When the same was questioned by him, the petitioner abused him in filthy language and threatened him with dire consequences.

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The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is innocent and he has not committed any offence as alleged by the defacto complainant and he has been falsely implicated in this case. 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.

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The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and submitted that no injury sustained to the de facto complainant person. However, he opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

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5. I have given my anxious consideration to either side submissions and perused the materials available on record.

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Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, taking note of the

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submissions made by the learned counsel on both sides, taking into consideration of the totality of the circumstances and upon the fact that no injury sustained, this Court is of the view that custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required at this stage. Hence, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner, subject to certain conditions.

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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 XIII Metropolitan Magistrate, Egmore on condition that the petitioner shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.20,000/- (Rupees Twenty Thousand only), with two sureties each, for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Magistrate concerned, and on further conditions:

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(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;

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(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;

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(c) The petitioner shall report before the respondent Police, everyday at 10.30 a.m., for a period of two weeks and

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thereafter, as and when required for interrogation;

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(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 laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in P.K.Shaji v. State of Kerala [(2005) AIR SCW 5560];

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(e) If the petitioner thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of BNS Act.

17-06-2026

SHL

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