S.Prakash v. State Rep. By

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 25-08-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE DR JUSTICE G. JAYACHANDRAN CRL OP No.23381 of 2025 S.Prakash

...Petitioner

Vs.

State rep. by Sub Inspector of Police, Kaveripakkam Police Station, Ranipet District.

(Crime No.302 of 2025)

...Respondent

Prayer: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of their arrest in connection with Crime No.302 of 2025 on the file of the respondent police.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.D.Ilayaraja For Respondent(s):

Mr.S.Udayakumar, Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

ORDER

The petitioner herein is the owner-cum-driver of a vehicle bearing Reg.No.AP 39 UE 7005 (Ashok Leyland) before this Court, seeking 1/4

anticipatory bail for offence punishable under Sections 303 (2) of BNS r/w 21(1) of Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act, 1957, in Crime No.302 of 2025.

2. The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner is the owner-cumdriver of the said vehicle, and he has abandoned 9 units of river sand as well as the vehicle.

3. Heard both sides and perused the materials available on record.

4. Considering the huge quantum of sand that has been transported, the anticipatory bail petition stands dismissed.

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To

1. The Judicial Magistrate I, Walajapettai.

2. The Sub Inspector of Police, Kaveripakkam Police Station, Ranipet District.

3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

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Dr.G.JAYACHANDRAN J.

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