Thirunavukarasu v. The State Rep by the Sub Inspector of Police

ORDER The petitioner apprehends arrest for the alleged offences under Sections 303(2) and 326(a) of BNS 2023 in Crime No.341 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police seeks anticipatory bail.

¶2The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner, along with other accused, had illegally quarried 1/4 unit of river sand and transported the same in a bullock cart. Hence, the case.

¶3The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is innocent and a false case has been foisted against the petitioner and that he has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution.

¶4Per contra, the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

¶5I have given my anxious consideration to either side submissions. Page3 of 5

¶6Though, this Court views the offence of theft of natural resources and its exploitation as serious offence and upon the fond hope that the petitioner would mend himself in future and would not come under the adverse notice of the respondent, this Court is inclined to enlarge him on anticipatory bail, subject to certain conditions.

¶7Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on his appearance, within a period of fifteen (15) days from the date on which the order copy is made ready, before the learned District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, Thiruvennainallur, Villupuram District on condition that the petitioner shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.20,000/- (Rupees Twenty Thousand only), with two sureties each, for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Magistrate concerned, and on further conditions:

(a) If the petitioner fails to surrender before the concerned learned Magistrate within a period of fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, this order shall stand automatically cancelled;

(b) The sureties shall affix their photographs and left thumb impression in the application for surety slip (Judicial Form No.46 annexed to 'The Criminal Rules of Practice, 2019]'. The learned Magistrate shall obtain a copy of any one of identify proofs to ensure their identity; Page4 of 5

(c) The petitioner shall report before the respondent police daily at 10.30 am for a period of two weeks and thereafter as and when required;

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

(e) If the petitioner thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of BNS Act. 13-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order MFA CRLoOPoNo.o18166oofo2026 C.KUMARAPPAN,oJ. MFA CRLoOPoNo.o18166oofo2026 13-07-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 13-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN Thirunavukarasu S/o.Kaliyaperumal, Residing at Mariyamman Kovil Street, Eruvelpattu Village, Thiruvennainallur Taluk, Villupuram District - 607107. ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State Rep by The Sub Inspector of Police Thiruvennainallur Police Station, Villupuram District. Ref.Crime no.0341 of 2026. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: This Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of BNSS, praying to grant anticipatory Bail to the petitioner, in the event of his arrest in connection with Crime No.341 of 2026 on the file of the Thiruvennainallur Police Station, Villupuram District, on such terms and conditions as this Honorable Court may deem fit. For Petitioner(s): M/S. ELUMALAI M For Respondent(s): MS.R.S.INDIRA, GOVT.ADVOCATE (CRL.SIDE) Page2 of 5