Gnanavel v. The State Rep By Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 04-12-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR

1. Gnanavel Son of Ramalingam,

2. Thirusangu Son of Krishnamurthy Both are residing at Karukkai Panruti Taluk Cuddalore District Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The State Rep By Inspector of Police Kadampuliyur Police Station, Cuddalore District (Crime No. 319 of 2025) Respondent(s) PRAYER To enlarge the petitioner/Accused on bail in the event of their arrest in connection with Crime No. 319/2025 to the petitioner pending investigation on the file of the respondent police and thereby render justice. Dated at Madras on this 30th day of October, 2025 For Petitioner(s):

Vishwanth S C For Respondent(s):

M/S.J.R.Archana Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

ORDER

The petitioners, who apprehend arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the alleged offences punishable under Sections 303(2), 326(a) of BNS

r/w. Section 21(1) of Mines and Minerals(Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 in Crime No.319 of 2025, seek anticipatory bail. 2.Earlier anticipatory bail petition of the petitioner was dismissed on 14.10.2025 in Crl.O.P.No.27945 of 2025 on the following reasons: "6.Taking into consideration of the fact that huge quantity of river sand quarried from river bed by the petitioners and causing damage to the water body; if the anticipatory bail is granted to the petitioners, which would further encourage them to indulge similar offences, this Court is not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners."

3. Considering that there is no change in circumstances and I am not inclined to reconsider the earlier order. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is dismissed.

04-12-2025 Gbi Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To 1.The State Rep By Inspector of Police Kadampuliyur Police Station, Cuddalore District (Crime No. 319 of 2025) 2.The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras.

K.RAJASEKAR J.

gbi CRL OP No. 33211 of 04-12-2025