G Vasanth v. The State Rep. By, The Inspector Of Police,
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 11-09-2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE T.V.THAMILSELVI G Vasanth S/o.Govindharaj Door No.186/1, Padasalai Street, Murugapady Village, Thiruvannamalai District.
Petitioner(s) Vs The State Rep. by, The Inspector of Police, Polur Police Station, Thiruvannamalai District.
Crime No.225 of 2025.
Respondent(s) PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of BNSS to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of his arrest in respect of Crime No.225 of 2025, on the file of the Inspector of Police, Polur Police Station, Thiruvannamalai District, pending investigation For Petitioner(s):
Mr.Viswanathan SB For Respondent(s):
Mr.S.Udayakumar Government Advocate (Crl. Side)
ORDER
The petitioner, who apprehend arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 303(2) and 326 (a) of BNS, 2023 read with Section 21(5) of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 in Crime No.225 of 2025 on the file of respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail.
2. The case of the prosecution is that on 17.07.2025, the petitioner illegally transported quarter unit of river sand in a bullock cart. Hence, this case.
3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution and he has been falsely implicated in this case. However, on instructions he further submitted that without prejudice to his rights and contentions, the petitioner is prepared to deposit/pay some considerable amount as may be directed by this court. Hence, he prays to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.
4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for respondent objected for the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner stating that the petitioner illegally transported quarter unit of river sand.
5. Considering the above facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions of the learned counsel on either side, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner with certain conditions.
6. 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 on which the order copy made ready, before the learned Judicial Magistrate, Polur, Thiruvannamalai District, on condition that the petitioner shall deposit a sum of Rs.3,000/- (Rupees Three Thousand only) as nonrefundable deposit to the credit of the registered Advocate Clerks Association, Thiruvannamalai and the petitioner shall also 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 condition 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 10.30 a.m. for the period of eight 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 petitioner thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of BNS.
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To 1.The Judicial Magistrate, Polur, Thiruvannamalai District
2. The Inspector of Police, Polur Police Station, Thiruvannamalai District.
3. The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras, Chennai.
T.V.THAMILSELVI J.
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