Full Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 27.02.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR Kothaipriya … Petitioner Vs. The State represented by The Inspector of Police, Chennai-600 125. .... Respondent PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, to enlarge the petitioner on anticipatory bail in the event of arrest in Cr.No.Not known of 2026 on the file of the respondent police. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Rahul For Respondent : Ms.J.R.Archana Government Advocate (Crl. Side)
ORDER
The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 316(4) and 318(4) of BNS, 2023 in Crime No.Not known of 2026, seeks anticipatory bail. 2.The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) on instructions submitted that the petition enquiry is pending as against the petitioner in CSR.No.233 of 2025 and an FIR has not been registered.
3. In view of the same, the respondent shall conduct and conclude the
enquiry within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. If the petitioner's appearance is required, the respondent shall issue a notice under Section 35 of BNSS, 2023 and on such notice, the petitioner shall appear before the respondent. Till the conclusion of the enquiry, the respondent police shall not arrest the petitioner.
4. With the above directions, this Criminal Original Petition is disposed of. Vv To
1. The Inspector of Police, Chennai-600 125.
2. The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras, Chennai 600 104.
K.RAJASEKAR, J.
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