Priyadarshini v. The Inspector of Police
Case brief
What is this about?
Anticipatory bail petition disposed with directions, not decided on merits; Madras High Court; Crl.O.P.No.8112 of 2026; Justice C.KUMARAPPAN; 01.04.2026; filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Act, 2023; alleged offences under Sections 296, 118(1) and 351(3) of BNS; Crime No. Not known of 2026; petition enquiry pending in CSR No.206 of 2026; Satender Kumar Antil v. Central Bureau of Investigation ((2026 INSC 115); 2025 SCC OnLine SC 1578) followed; enquiry per Supreme Court procedures; register F.I.R or close petition enquiry within two weeks; parties to cooperate; no coercive steps till completion of enquiry; All Women Police Station, Sulur, Coimbatore District; petitioner Priyadharshini; counsel Monish Darvin (petitioner) and P. Dhileepan, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) (respondent).
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail was not granted; the Criminal Original Petition was disposed of with directions to the respondent Police to follow the Satender Kumar Antil protocol in conducting the pending petition enquiry (CSR No.206 of 2026), register an F.I.R or close the enquiry within two weeks, ensure the parties cooperate, and refrain from taking coercive steps against the accused till completion of the enquiry.