Ranjith v. The State Rep. By, The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 14-05-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P. DHANABAL Ranjith S/o.Arikan, M.C.Road, Mangalapuram, Ambur, Tirupattur District.

..Petitioner(s) Vs The State Rep. by, The Inspector of Police Ambur Taluk Police Station, Tirupattur District, (Crime No 84 of 2026).

..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 483 of B.N.S.S., 2023, to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of his arrest in CRIME.NO.84 OF 2026 on the file of the respondent police and thus render justice.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.K.Sathish Kumar For Respondent(s):

Mr.A.Gopinath, Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

ORDER

The petitioner /A1, who apprehends arrest in the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 303(2) and 326 (a) of B.N.S. in connection with the case in Crime No.84 of 2026, seeks anticipatory bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner along with others were illegally transported 1⁄4 unit of river sand in a bullock cart without any valid permission. Hence, the case.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the material objects have been seized; the petitioner has not committed any such offence as alleged by the prosecution and that the custodial interrogation is not required in this case and hence prayed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and further submitted that, apart from this case, the petitioner has 11 previous cases and the soil and vehicle were seized. However, he vehemently opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

5. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for the respondent police and perused the materials available on record.

6. Considering the rival submissions, nature of offences and the nature and quantity of minerals involved in this case, though the petitioner is having 11 previous cases, all are not similar kind of offences and in all cases, bail was granted to him and considering all other factors, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner on 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 of receipt of a copy of this order, before the learned Judicial Magistrate, Ambur, Tiruppatur District 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 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 on every Saturday at 10.00 a.m., for a period of four weeks and thereafter as and when required for interrogation.

[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 abscond, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 B.N.S.

14-05-2026 VV

Note:

1. Registry is directed to forthwith upload this order in the Official Website of this Court.

2. All concerned to act on this order being uploaded in Official Website of this Court without insisting on certified hard copies.

To be noted, this order when uploaded in the official website of this Court will be watermarked and will also have a QR code.

To

1. The Judicial Magistrate, Ambur, Tirupattur District.

2 The Inspector of Police, Ambur Taluk Police Station, Tirupattur District.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

P.DHANABAL, J.

VV 14-05-2026