Arul @ Arun kumar v. State rep.by its
Anticipatory bail – Section 482, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Act, 2023
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, CRL OP No. 15407 of 2026, decided 18-06-2026 by Justice C.Kumarappan. Petitioner Arul @ Arun Kumar sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 BNSS 2023 for offences under Sections 115(2), 296(b), 74 BNS 2023 (IPC 323, 294(b), 354) in Cr.No.158 of 2026, Nemili Police Station, Ranipet District. Counsel: D Dayalan (petitioner); R.S.Indira, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) (respondent). A1 already bailed by JM-II Arakkonam (Crl.MP.No.555 of 2026, 09.06.2026). Bail granted: bond Rs.20,000/- with two sureties, surrender/appearance within 15 days before JM-II Arakkonam, daily reporting at 10.30 a.m., breach handled per P.K.Shaji v. State of Kerala (2005) AIR SCW 5560, fresh FIR under Section 269 BNS Act on absconding.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail granted: petitioner to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on his appearance within fifteen (15) days before the learned Judicial Magistrate-II, Arakkonam, executing a bond of Rs.20,000/- with two sureties each for a like sum; further conditions - automatic cancellation if surrender does not occur within fifteen days of receipt of order copy; sureties to affix photographs and left thumb impressions with identity proof; petitioner to report before the respondent police everyday at 10.30 a.m. until further orders; on breach of conditions the Magistrate/Trial Court may act as laid down by the Supreme Court in P.K.Shaji v. State of Kerala; on absconding a fresh FIR may be registered under Section 269 of BNS Act.