Sakthivel v. State Rep. By Sub-Inspector Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 08.10.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR 1.Sakthivel 2.Rajenthiran 3.Ramakrishanan 4.Iyyanperumal ... Petitioners Vs.

The State Rep. By, The Sub-Inspector of Police, Sirumushnam Police Station, Cuddalore District.

Crime No.163 of 2025 ... Respondent PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to enlarge the petitioners on anticipatory bail in the event of their arrest in Crime No.163 of 2025 on the file of the respondent police.

For petitioners :

No appearance For Respondent :

Mr.S.Udayakumar, Government Advocate (Criminal Side) 1/4

O R D E R

The petitioners were apprehend arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offence punishable under Sections 21(1) of M.M (D&R) Act r/w Sections 303(2), 326(a) of BNS, Act, in Crime No.163 of 2025, on the file of the respondent Police, seeks anticipatory bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner, along with the other accused, had illegally transported four units of lake sand in four tractor-tipper vehicles, each containing one unit. Hence, the complaint.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioners submitted that the petitioners are innocent persons and have been falsely implicated in this case. The petitioners are ready and willing to abide by any conditions that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, he prays to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners.

4. Learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police opposed the grant of bail, reiterating the prosecution case and submitted that there are totally 4 accused in this case. 2/4

5. Heard the learned counsels on either side and perused the materials available on record.

6. Considering the gravity of the offence, the fact that the quantity and place where the lake sand was illegally quarried, this Court is not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners.

7. Accordingly, this criminal original petition stands dismissed. 08.10.2025 cda To 1.The Sub-Inspector of Police, Sirumushnam Police Station, Cuddalore District.

2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

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K.RAJASEKAR, J.

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