Karthick v. The State Rep By The Sub Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 23.06.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN Karthick ... Petitioner Vs.

State rep. by The Sub Inspector of Police Uthukkottai Police Station Tiruvallur District Crime No. 613 of 2024 ... 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 by the respondent police in Crime No.613 of 2024 pending investigation on the file of the respondent police.

For Petitioner :

Mr.S.Vimal Kumar For Respondent :

Mr.R.Vinothraja Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

O R D E R

The petitioner, who apprehends arrest for the alleged offences under Section 303(2), 326(a) of BNS Act r/w Section 21(1) Mines & Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act 1957, in Crime No.613 of 2025, on the file of 1/4

the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner along with other accused had illegally transported 1 unit of river sand in a 407 vehicle without any valid license. Hence, the complaint.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is an innocent person and he has not committed any such offence as alleged by the prosecution. However, on instructions, the learned counsel further submits that the petitioner is ready and willing to abide by any conditions that may be imposed by this Court and hence, he prays to grant 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 10 previous cases pending against the petitioner. Hence, he opposed for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

5. Heard both sides and perused the materials available on record. 2/4

6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and that the petitioner is involved in ten previous cases which are of similar nature, this Court is not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

7. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is dismissed. 23.06.2025 uma To 1.The Sub Inspector of Police Uthukkottai Police Station Tiruvallur District 2.. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

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