S.Dharmalingam, v. State Rep. By The Inspector Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 20.08.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE DR.JUSTICE G.JAYACHANDRAN Crl.O.P. No.23012 of 2025 S.Dharmalingam ... Petitioner Vs.

The State represented by The Inspector of Police, Pullarambakkam Police Station, Tiruvallur District.

(Crime No.120 of 2025) ... Respondent PRAYER: This Criminal Original Petition has been filed under Section 482 of BNSS,2023, praying to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of his arrest in Crime No.120 of 2025 pending investigation on the file of the respondent police.

For Petitioner : Mr.C.S.Saravanan For Respondent : Mr. S.Vinoth Kumar Government Advocate (Crl. Side) ********

O R D E R

The petitioner herein is a wanted accused in a case of theft. 1/3

2. The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) submits that the Manager of L&T Company lodged a complaint alleging that stock materials were stolen from the godown. Based on the said complaint, A1 was arrested and, pursuant to his confession, the involvement of the present petitioner came to light. It is alleged that the petitioner, who owns a tractor and is engaged in building demolition activities, had transported the materials stolen from the premises of the de-facto complainant.

3. The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) further submits that the stolen articles are yet to be recovered and that the petitioner is absconding. Unless and until he is secured and taken into custody, recovery of the stolen articles cannot be effected.

4. Considering the above objections, the petition for anticipatory bail stands dismissed.

20.08.2025 nvi To 1.The Judicial Magistrate No.1, Tiruvallur.

2. The Inspector of Police, Pullarambakkam Police Station, Tiruvallur District.

3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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