E.Aruldoss v. State Rep.By,
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 29-04-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA E.Aruldoss ..Petitioner Vs State rep.by, The Inspector of Police, F-2, Sipcot Police Station, Chennai. Crime No.93 of 2026.
..Respondent PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of his arrest concern in Crime No.93 of 2026 on the file of the Inspector of Police, F-2, SIPCOT Police Station, Chennai.
For Petitioner:
Mr.Rajadurai For Respondent:
Mr.P.Dhileepan Government Advocate (Crl.Side)
ORDER
The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent Police for the offences punishable under Sections 316(3), 316(4) and 318 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 in Crime No.93 of 2026 on the file of the respondent Police, seeks anticipatory bail.
2. The case of the prosecution is that on 19.03.2026, the petitioner, who is working as a driver under "Mohan Transport," was operating a vehicle bearing Registration No. TN 28 AF 4810 and had gone to the premises of M/s. Thulsian NEC Ltd. for loading goods. It is alleged that during the said course, certain materials were transported and the petitioner has been implicated in the present case on the allegation of illegal transportation / theft of materials. Hence, the case was registered.
3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is innocent and has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution. It is submitted that the petitioner is only a driver by profession and was acting under the instructions of the Dispatch Supervisor of the company. He further submits that the petitioner is ready and willing to furnish substantial sureties for his release and will abide by any condition that may be imposed by this Court; therefore, he prays for the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner
4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondent submitted that the petitioner was involved in the transportation of materials. He further submits that there is no previous case pending against the petitioner.
5. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent and perused the materials available on record.
6. Taking note of the facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner with certain conditions.
7. Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on his appearance, within a period of fifteen days from the date on which the order copy is made ready, before the learned District Munsif Cum Judicial Magistrate, Gummidipoondi, on condition that the petitioner executes a bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten 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, failing which, the petition for anticipatory bail shall stand dismissed and on further conditions that:
[a] the petitioner and 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 every day at 10.30 a.m. until further orders.
[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].
[f] If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of B.N.S.
29-04-2026 NSL To
1. The Inspector of Police, F-2, SIPCOT Police Station, Chennai.
2. The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras.
3. The District Munsif Cum Judicial Magistrate, Gummidipoondi.
A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA, J.
NSL 29-04-2026