C.Panneerselvam v. The State by Inspector of Police,

ORDER The petitioners, who apprehend arrest for the alleged offence under Section 21(1), (4) of Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 and Section 303 (2) of BNS Act, 2023, in Crime No.572 of 2025 on the file of the respondent police, seek anticipatory bail.

¶2The case of the prosecution is that the petitioners, along with other accused, alleged to have illegally transported gravel stones in the first petitioner's vehicle bearing Registration No.TN-52-M-0478. Hence, the case.

¶3The learned counsel appearing for the petitioners submitted that the petitioners are innocent and have been falsely implicated in this case. Hence, he prays to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners.

¶4The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent would fairly submit that there is no previous case against the petitioners.

¶5Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the fact that there is no previous case against the petitioners, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners, subject to certain conditions. Page3 of 5

¶6Accordingly, the petitioners are ordered to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on their appearance, within a period of fifteen (15) days from the date on which the order copy is made ready, before the learned Judicial Magistrate Court No.I, Sankari, on condition that the petitioners shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.25,000/- each (Rupees Twenty Five 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 petitioners 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 ship (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;

(c) The petitioners shall report before the respondent police 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 petitioners in accordance with law as if the conditions have been imposed and the petitionerd 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]; Page4 of 5

(e) If the petitioners thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of BNS Act. 12-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order mtl To

¶1The State by Inspector of Police, Sankari Police Station, Salem District. Crime No.572 of 2025

¶2The Judicial Magistrate Court No.I, Sankari.

¶3The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. CRLoOPoNo.o6437oofo2026 C.KUMARAPPAN,oJ. MTL CRLoOPoNo.o6437oofo2026 12-03-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 12-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN 1. C.Panneerselvam S/o.Chinnathambi, No.10/31A, Sanarapatti, Koranampatti, Edappadi, Salem-637102. 2. S.Arthanari S/o.Sancheegou, D.NO.5/331, Edappadi, Salem - 637 101. ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State by Inspector of Police, Sankari Police Station, Salem District. Crime No.572 of 2025 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Act, 2023, to enlarge the Petitioners on bail in the event of their arrest by the respondent police in Crime No.572 of 2025 pending investigation on the file of Inspector of Police, Sankari Police Station, Salem and thus render justice. For Petitioner(s): Mr.Saravanan A For Respondent(s): Mr.P.Dhileepan Government Advocate (Crl. side) Page2 of 5