ORDER :

SANDEEP MEHTA, J.

1. Heard.

2. Leave granted.

3. The appellant-original complainant is before us challenging the order dated 9th March, 2026 passed by the learned Single Judge of the High Court of Judicature at Madras¹ [Hereinafter referred to as ‘High Court’] in Crl. O.P. No. 4800 of 2026, whereby the application for bail under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 filed by respondent No. 1-accused in connection with Crime/FIR No. 406 of 2025, registered at Mangalam Police Station, Tiruppur District, for the offence punishable under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023² [Hereinafter referred to as ‘BNS’] was allowed and respondent No. 1 was enlarged on bail.

BRIEF FACTS

4. The appellant-complainant lodged a complaint at P.S. Mangalam, Tiruppur District on 10th September, 2025 alleging inter alia that the deceased, namely, K. Palanisamy (father of the appellant), was a public-spirited individual and a human rights activist who actively raised issues concerning civic amenities, including drinking water facilities, unauthorised cutting of trees, drainage issues, and alleged misuse of village panchayat resources.

5. It is alleged that a dispute ar