Ajith v. State Rep.By, The Inspector Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 29.01.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE K. RAJASEKAR CRL OP No.495 of 2026 Ajith S/o.Velusamy ... Petitioner/ Accused Vs The State Rep. By, The Inspector of Police, Kaikalathur Police Station, Perambalur District.

(Crime No. 172 of 2025) ... Respondent/Complainant PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, pleased to enlarge the petitioner on anticipatory bail in the event of arrest by the respondent in Crime No.172 of 2025 on the file of the respondent police.

For Petitioner : Mr. Karuppaiya Mooppanar For Respondent : M/s.J.R.Archana Government Advocate (Crl.Side) ******

O R D E R

The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Section 303(2) of BNS Act, 2023, and r/w 21(1) Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, in Crime No.172 of 2025 on the file of the respondent Police, seeks anticipatory bail.

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The allegation against this petitioner is that, the petitioner joined hands with the other accused and involved in illegal quarrying and transportation of two units of gravel sand from lake and hence, this case. 3.

The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in this case and has not involved in the offence as alleged; and is ready to co-operate with the investigation and also ready to abide by any conditions that may be imposed by this Court, hence sought for anticipatory bail to the petitioner. 4.

The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondent while opposing the anticipatory bail to the petitioner reiterated the prosecution case and submitted that the petitioner along with the co-accused illegally transported the two units of gravel sand taken from a lake.

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Considering the submissions made on both sides and perused the materials available on record.

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offence, nature and quantity involved in this case and that it is the case of illegal sand quarrying and also caused damage to the ecosystem. Therefore, this Court is not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner. 7.

Accordingly, this criminal original petition stands dismissed. 29.01.2026 ssa To

1. The Judicial Magistrate, Veppanthati, Perambalur District.

2. The Inspector of Police, Kaikalathur Police Station, Perambalur District.

(Crime No.172 of 2025)

3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

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K. RAJASEKAR, J.

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