IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
CRIMINAL APPEAL No.1057/2026 [arising out of SLP (Crl.) No.3297/2026]
VASUDEVAN APPELLANT
VERSUS
THE STATE REP BY THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE RESPONDENT
O R D E R
1. Issue notice.
2. Mr. Sabarish Subramanian, learned counsel accepts
notice on behalf of the respondent-State of Tamil Nadu.
3. Leave granted.
4. By the impugned judgment and order dated 12th
February, 2026, the High Court of Judicature at Madras has
dismissed the appellant’s prayer for bail in anticipation of
arrest.
5. Appellant figures as an accused in FIR No.12 of 2025
dated 02nd April, 2025 registered with Police Station
Tambaram-CCB, District Tambaram City-CCB. It is alleged in
the FIR that the appellant has committed offence(s)
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punishable under Sections 316(2), 344, 318(4) & 61(2) of the
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.
6. We have heard learned counsel appearing for the
appellant as well as the respondent.
7. It is not disputed that the petitioner has joined
investigation.
8. In such view of the matter and considering the nature
of allegations, we are of the considered opinion that the
appellant’s detention for custodial interrogation is not
necessary and that he may be admitted to an order for grant
of bail in anticipation of arrest.
9. Accordingly, the impugned judgment and order...