Kumaravel v. The State Rep By The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 07-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN Kumaravel S/o. Thirupathi, Keeraipatti Puthur Village , Harur Post and Taluk, Dharmapuri District.

..Petitioner(s) Vs The State rep by the Inspector of Police Harur Police Station, Dharmapuri District.

(Crime No.497 of 2025) ..Respondent(s) PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023, to enlarge the petitioner on anticipatory bail in the event of their arrest by the respondent police in Crime No. 497/2025 on the file of the respondent police. For Petitioner(s):

J Pradeep For Respondent(s):

Mr.P.Dhileepan Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

ORDER

The petitioner herein apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 303(2) of BNSS, 2023 in Crime No.497 of 2025, on the file of the respondent Police, seeks anticipatory bail.

2. The allegation against the petitioner is that he smuggled two units of gravel sand using a tipper lorry. Hence, the complaint.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner was innocent and that he has been falsely implicated in this case. He further submitted that he is ready to abide by any stringent condition that may be imposed by this Court and he is ready to co-operate for investigation. Hence, he prays to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and strongly opposed the application on the ground that the petitioner has one previous case of a similar nature.

5. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

6. Considering the fact that the petitioner has one previous case of a similar nature, this Court is of the firm view that, if the petitioner is enlarged on anticipatory bail, he may indulge in similar offences. Hence, this Court is not

inclined to enlarge the petitioner on anticipatory bail. Accordingly, this Criminal Original petition is dismissed.

07-04-2026 MPA To

1. The Inspector of Police, Harur Police Station, Dharmapuri District.

(Crime No.497 of 2025)

2. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

C.KUMARAPPAN, J.

MPA 07-04-2026