Veerapandiyan v. State Rep By, Inspector Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 01.12.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR Crl.O.P.No.32800 of 2025 Veerapandiyan ... Petitioner Vs.

State Rep by, Inspector of Police, Thirunavallur Police Station, Kallakurichi District.

Crime No.677 of 2025 ... Respondent PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Act, to enlarge the petitioner on anticipatory bail in the event of their arrest in Crime No.677 of 2025 on the file of the respondent police.

For Petitioner :

Mr.K.Muruganandham For Respondent :

Ms.J.R.Archana Government Advocate (Criminal Side)

O R D E R

The petitioner herein apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 303(2) of BNS r/w 21(1) of Mines & Minerals ( Development & Regulation ) Act in Crime No.677 of 2025, on the file of the respondent Police, seek anticipatory bail. 1/4

2. The allegation against the petitioner is that the petitioner was found in illegal transportation of 1 unit of sand. Hence, the complaint.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an innocent person and he has been falsely implicated in this case. Hence, he prayed for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and submitted that, petitioner has no previous cases, and investigation is pending. Hence, he opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

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

6. Considering the fact that huge quantity of the river sand has been transported by the petitioner and cause damage to river bed and ecology, this Court is not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner. 2/4

7. Accordingly, this Criminal Original petition is dismissed. 01.12.2025 kmm To

1. The Inspector of Police, Thirunavallur Police Station, Kallakurichi District.

2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

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K.RAJASEKAR, J.

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