Dilip @ Dilipkumar v. The State Rep By, The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 07.05.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI CRL.O.P.No.11683 of 2026 Dilip @ Dilipkumar ... Petitioner

Versus

The State rep by, The Inspector of Police, C-2, Sungavarchathiram Police Station, Kancheepuram District.

(Crime No.328 of 2025) .. Respondent Prayer:- Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of BNSS Act, to enlarge the petitioner on anticipatory bail in the event of his arrest by the respondent police pending investigation in Crime No.328 of 2025 on the file of the respondent police.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Francis For Respondent : Mr.A.Gopinath Government Advocate (Crl. Side) 1/4

O R D E R

The petitioner, apprehends arrest for the alleged offences under Sections 303(2) of BNS, in Crime No.328 of 2025, on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner had committed theft of two wheeler - 4 Nos. Hence, the complaint.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has not committed any such offence as alleged by the prosecution. He would also submit that he has been falsely implicated in this case and hence, he prays to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

4.The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police submitted that the investigation is pending and submit that the stolen property has not been fully recovered. 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 gravity of the offence committed by the petitioner and also the fact that the stolen property is yet to be recovered, this Court is not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

7. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is dismissed. 07.05.2026 sma/ep To

1. The Inspector of Police, C-2, Sungavarchathiram Police Station, Kancheepuram District.

2. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

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L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.

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