V.Yuvaraj v. The State Rep By

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 04-02-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR V.Yuvaraj S/o.Venkatesan, No.6, Bajanai Kovil Street, Thenmampakkam, Panapakkam, Ranipet District-632 508.

..Petitioner(s) Vs The State Rep by Inspector of Police, Kaveripakkam Police Station, Ranipet District - 632 505.

Crime No.08/2026 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to release the Petitioner on bail in the event of arrest in Crime NO.08 of 2026 on the file of the Respondent Police and pass such other orders as this Honble Court.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.L Ram Kumar For Respondent(s):

Ms.J.R.Archana Government Advocate (Crl.side)

Order The petitioner, who apprehends arrest by the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 303(2), 326(a) of BNS, 2023, in Crime No.08 of 2026 registered on the file of the respondent police seek anticipatory bail.

2. The allegation against the petitioner is that he joined hands with other accused and committed theft of two units of gravel sand from the premises of a private school. Hence, the present case has been registered.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is arrayed as A2 in the present case and that he is only the owner of the vehicle. He further submitted that the petitioner has not committed any theft from the school premises and that the school authorities had legally purchased the gravel sand legally and stored the same within the school premises. Hence, he prays for the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

4. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and submitted that there are two accused in this case and the petitioner is ranked as A2. He further submitted that A1 was arrested and is in judicial custody; that the petitioner is the owner of the vehicle and that he has no previous cases pending against him. Hence, he opposed the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

5. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned

Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police and perused the materials available on record.

6. Considering the nature of the allegations, the fact that A1 was arrested and in judicial custody, and that the petitioner has no previous case pending against him, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner, subject to certain conditions.

7. Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on anticipatory bail in the event of arrest or on his appearance, within a period of fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order before the learned District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate No.I, Walajapet, Ranipet District, on condition that the petitioner shall execute a separate bond for a sum of Rs.15,000/- (Rupees Fifteen Thousand Only), with two sureties, each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the respondent police or the police officer who intends to arrest or to the satisfaction of the learned Magistrate concerned and on further condition that:

(a) the sureties shall affix their photographs and left thumb impression in the surety bond and the Magistrate may obtain a copy of their Aadhar card or Bank pass Book to ensure their identity;

(b) the petitioner shall report before the respondent police, daily at 10.30 a.m., for a period of three weeks and thereafter as and when required for interrogation; (c) the petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witness either during investigation or trial;

(d) the petitioner shall not abscond either during investigation or trial;

(e) on breach of any of the aforesaid conditions, the learned Magistrate/ Trial Court is entitled to take appropriate action against the petitioner in accordance with law as if the conditions have been imposed and the petitioner released on bail by the learned Magistrate/Trial Court himself as laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in P.K.Shaji Vs. State of Kerala [(2005) AIR SCW 5560]; and;

(f) if the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of B.N.S.

04-02-2026 DRL To 1.The District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate No.I, Walajapet, Ranipet District.

2. The Inspector of Police, Kaveripakkam Police Station, Ranipet District - 632 505.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

K.RAJASEKAR J.

DRL 04-02-2026