S.Saranya v. The State rep by the lnspector of Police
Anticipatory bail – apprehension of arrest
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras HC, CRL OP No. 4687 of 2026, decided 26-02-2026 by Justice K.Rajasekar. Petitioner S.Saranya sought anticipatory bail under Section 482 BNSS 2023 fearing arrest in CSR.No.32 of 2026 (Ss.115, 117, 118, 296 BNS); petition enquiry pending. Petition disposed with directions: 41(A) Cr.P.C notice, appearance, enquiry per procedure, FIR or closure within 2 weeks, cooperation by parties, no coercive steps till enquiry completes. Advocates: Gokul S for petitioner; M/S.J.R.Archana, Government Advocate (Crl.Side), for respondent State.
What did the court decide?
Petition disposed of with directions: notice under Section 41(A) Cr.P.C to be issued, petitioner to appear, enquiry to be completed (FIR registered or enquiry closed) within two weeks, parties to cooperate, and no coercive steps till completion of enquiry; anticipatory bail not granted in terms.