Dhandapani v. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police, K.Paramathi

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT ( Criminal Jurisdiction ) Date : 23/02/2026 PRESENT The HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Dhandapani ... Petitioner/Accused Vs The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep by the Inspector of Police, K.Paramathi Police Station, Karur District.

Crime No.54 of 2022.

... Respondent/Complainant For Petitioner : S.Gokulraj Advocate.

For Respondent : Mr.S.S.Manoj Government Advocate (Crl.Side) PRAYER :- C-38AB. For Anticipatory Bail in Crime no.54 of 2022 on the file of the Respondent Police. ORDER : The Court made the following order :- 1/7

The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 379 of IPC, and Section 21(1)of Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act,1957, in Crime No.54 of 2022 on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner illegally transported 1⁄2 unit of river sand. Hence, the complaint.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an innocent person and he has not committed any offences as alleged by the prosecution. He further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to abide by any conditions which may be imposed by this Court. Hence, he seeks anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

4. The learned Government Advocate(Crl. side) submitted there is no previous case pending against 2/7

the petitioner. However, he opposed for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

5. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, and since the seized contraband is intermediate quantity, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner, subject to certain conditions.

6.Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on his appearance, on condition that the petitioner shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) with two sureties each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial Magistrate, Aravakurichi, Karur District, within a period of fifteen days from the date on which the order copy is made ready and on further conditions that:

[a]the petitioner and the sureties shall affix their photographs and left thumb impression in the surety bond and 3/7

the Magistrate may obtain a copy of their Aadhaar card or bank pass book to ensure their identity;

[b] the petitioner is directed to deposit Rs.5,000/-(Rupees Five thousand only) to the credit of Headmistress, Ponmudiar Corporation Higher Secondary School, Goripalayam, Madurai, in SBI Account No.11450416991, IFSC No.SBIN0007922;

CIF No:81185397251;

State Bank of India, C.T.O Complex, Dr.Thangaraj Road, Madurai Branch, Madurai, Madurai District. This fund shall be utilized for the purpose of purchasing furniture (Benches & Desks) for newly constructed class rooms under 'Namakku Naame' Scheme. On such deposit being made, the learned Magistrate shall accept the sureties furnished by the petitioner;

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[c]the petitioner shall report before the respondent police daily at 10.30 a.m, until further orders;

[d]the petitioner shall not tamper with the evidence or witness either during investigation or trial;

[e]the petitioner shall not abscond either during investigation or trial;

[f]On breach of any of the aforesaid conditions, the learned Magistrate/Trial Court is entitled to take appropriate action against the petitioner in accordance with law as if the conditions have been imposed and the petitioner is released on bail by the learned Magistrate/Trial Court himself as laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in P.K.Shaji vs. State of Kerala [(2005)AIR SCW 5560];

[g]If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of BNS.

23.02.2026 PJL 5/7

TO 1.Judicial Magistrate, Aravakurichi, Karur District.

2.The Inspector of Police, K.Paramathi Police Station, Karur District.

3. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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S.SRIMATHY,J PJL

ORDER

IN CRL OP(MD) No.3796 of 2026 Date : 23/02/2026 7/7