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

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 03-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN Murali ..Petitioner Vs The State rep by, The Inspector of Police, Thimmampettai Police Station, Thirupathur District.

(Crime No 18 of 2026) ..Respondent Prayer: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 praying to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of his arrest in Crime No 18 of 2026 on the file of the Inspector of police, Thimmampettai Police Station, Thirupathur District. For Petitioner:

No appearance For Respondent:

Ms.R.S.Indira Government Advocate (Criminal Side)

ORDER

The petitioner apprehends arrest for the alleged offence under Sections 303(2) and 326(a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, in Crime No.18 of 2026, on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner was found to be in illegal transportation of one unit of river sand without any valid permit or license. Hence, the case.

3. There is no representation on behalf of the petitioner.

4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and, upon instructions, submitted that the petitioner has got twelve previous criminal antecedents. Hence, she opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

5. From the submissions made by the learned Government Advocate (Crl.side), it is amply clear that whenever this Court granted liberty to the petitioner, he misused the same by committing similar offence. Therefore, this Court is not inclined to enlarge the petitioner on anticipatory bail.

6. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is dismissed. 03-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VEDA

To 1.The Inspector of Police, Thimmampettai Police Station, Thirupathur District.

2.The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court.

C.KUMARAPPAN, J.

VEDA 03-06-2026