M.Selvaraj v. The State Rep. by
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, CRL.O.P.No.3664 of 2026, decided 16.02.2026 by K.RAJASEKAR, J.: six petitioners (M.Selvaraj, Madhu, Nagaraj, Muthu, G.Subramani, Jayaprakash) seeking anticipatory bail, apprehending arrest under Sections 329, 118(1) of BNS, 2023 in Crime No. Not known of 2026 (Yelagiri Hills Police Station, Tirupattur District); Government Advocate reported petition enquiry pending in CSR No.22 of 2026; court disposed of the petition directing notice under Section 41(A) of Cr.P.C, petitioner's appearance, enquiry with FIR registration or closure within three weeks, and no coercive steps till completion of enquiry.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail not granted; Criminal Original Petition disposed of with directions: respondent police to issue notice under Section 41(A) of Cr.P.C, petitioner to appear, enquiry to be conducted strictly per procedure with F.I.R registration or closure of petition enquiry within three weeks, and no coercive steps till completion of enquiry.