Janarathan vs Othakkadai P.S. Advocate - PUBLIC PROSECUTOR — 939/2026

The Principal Sessions Judge, Madurai dismissed the anticipatory bail petition of V. Janarthanan, who was accused of assaulting the complainant's wife and daughter-in-law with a wooden log, abusing them, and criminal intimidation under BNS sections 296(b), 115(2), 351(3), and TNPWH Act. The court denied bail citing the serious nature of offences, the victim's month-long hospitalization requiring surgery, the petitioner's prior similar criminal case, pending investigation, and risk of absconding if released. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.