Naveen v. State Rep. by
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, Crl.O.P.No.2732 of 2026 (decided 06.02.2026, K.RAJASEKAR, J.) - pre-FIR anticipatory bail directions under Section 482 BNSS; offence allegedly under Section 69 BNS, Crime No. Not known of 2026, All Women Police Station, Nannilam, Thiruvarur; petition enquiry pending in CSR.No.278 of 2025, FIR not registered; enquiry to be concluded within two weeks; notice under Section 35 of BNSS, 2023 if appearance required; no arrest till conclusion of enquiry; petition disposed of. Useful on treatment of anticipatory bail requests where no FIR exists and on Section 35 BNSS notice procedure.
What did the court decide?
Protection by way of directions in lieu of adjudicated anticipatory bail: respondent to conclude the enquiry within two weeks, issue a notice under Section 35 of BNSS, 2023 if the petitioner's appearance is required, and refrain from arresting the petitioner till conclusion of the enquiry.