Muniyandi @Dhananchezhiyan v. State By, Inspector Of Police,
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 07-05-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI Muniyandi @Dhananchezhiyan S/o. Mani, No.17/28, Bajanai Koil Street, Thattarcheri, Irungur, Kalavai Taluk, Ranipet District ..Petitioner(s) Vs State by, Inspector of police, Valapandal Police Station, Ranipet District.
Crime No. 40 of 2026 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: This Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of BNSS, to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of arrest by the respondent police in Crime. No.40/2026 on the file of the respondent police and thus render justice. For Petitioner(s):
Mr. Thirumoorthy D For Respondent(s):
Mr.A.Gopinath Government Advocate (Crl.Side)
ORDER
The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 303(2) and 326(a) of BNS, 2023 r/w 21(1) of Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act, in Crime No.40 of 2026, on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail.
2. The allegation against the petitioner is that, at the time of inspection, the petitioner was found to be in illegal transportation of 1/4 unit of river sand in a bullock cart. Hence, a case has been registered against the petitioner.
3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in this case and he has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution. He further submitted that the petitioner is ready to abide by any conditions that may be imposed by this court. Hence, he prays to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.
4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondent reiterated the prosecution case and on instructions submitted that the petitioner has one previous case pending against him. However, he opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.
5. Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on his appearance, on condition that the petitioner shall execute 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 learned District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, Arcot, within a period of fifteen days from the date on which the order made ready and on further conditions that:
[a]the petitioner shall deposit a sum of Rs.2,000/-(Rupees Two Thousand only), non-refundable, to the account of CANCER INSTITUTE (WIA), maintained with Andhra Bank, Madhya Kailash Branch, bearing SB Account No.149710011005477, IFS Code No.ANDB0001497, Branch Code 1497 and MICR No.600011049 and the receipt of such payment shall be produced before the concerned Magistrate at the time of execution of the bond for the purpose of ensuring his identity;
b) 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 Aadhaar card or bank pass book to ensure their identity. [c]the petitioner shall report before the respondent police daily at 10.30 a.m., until further orders.
[d]the petitioner shall not tamper with the evidence or witness either during investigation or trial.
[e]the petitioner shall not abscond either during investigation or trial. [f]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 are 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].
[g]If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of BNS.
07-05-2026 DRL To 1.The District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, Arcot 2.The Inspector of police, Valapandal Police Station, Ranipet District.
Crime No. 40 of 2026.
3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.
L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.
DRL 07-05-2026