Mani v. The State rep by the inspector of police
Case brief
What is this about?
Anticipatory bail disposed with protective directions; notice under Section 41(A) CrPC; petition enquiry pending; register FIR or close enquiry within two weeks; no coercive steps till enquiry completed; offences alleged under Sections 296(b), 115(2), 118(1), 351(3) BNS 2023; CSR No. 239 of 2026; Crime No. Not Known of 2026; petition under Section 482 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023; Arakkonam Town Police Station, Ranipet District; petitioners Mani and Balaji; advocate D Dayalan; Government Advocate M/S.J.R.Archana; judge K.RAJASEKAR; decided 24-02-2026; High Court of Judicature at Madras.
What did the court decide?
Bail neither granted nor refused; Criminal Original Petition disposed of with directions: notice under Section 41(A) Cr.P.C, enquiry (register FIR or close) within two weeks, parties to cooperate, and no coercive steps against the accused until the enquiry is completed.