R.Rajesh v. State, Rep. by the Sub Inspector of Police,

ORDER The petitioners/A2 and A7 apprehend arrest for the alleged offence under Sections 303(2) of BNS 2023, r/w 21(1) of Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act in Crime No.70 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police seek anticipatory bail.

¶2The case of the prosecution is that the petitioners were involved in illegal transportation of 24 units of river sand in a lorry without any valid licence. Hence, the case.

¶3The learned counsel for the petitioners submitted that the petitioners are innocent and they have not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution and they have been falsely implicated in this case. He further submitted that the petitioners are ready to abide by any stringent condition that may be imposed by this Court and they are ready to co-operate for investigation. Hence, he prays to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners.

¶4The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and, upon instructions, submitted that there is one previous case of similar nature, pending against the petitioners. He further submitted that the petitioner's earlier anticipatory bail petition was dismissed by this Court vide order dated 27.03.2026 in Page2 of 4 Crl.OP.No.7819 of 2026. Hence, he vehemently opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners.

¶5Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners and the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for the respondent.

¶6From the submissions made by the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) it is seen that there is one previous case pending against the petitioners, this indicates their antecedents and raises a reasonable apprehension that they may indulge in similar offence, if enlarged on anticipatory bail and there is no change of circumstances after the dismissal of the petitioner's earlier anticipatory bail petition, Hence, this Court is of the firm view that the petitioners do not deserve anticipatory bail.

¶7Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is dismissed. 05-06-2026 VV To

¶1The Inspector Police Melpattti Police Station, Vellore District.

¶2The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras Page3 of 4 CRLoOPoNo.o12739oofo2026 C.KUMARAPPAN,oJ. VV CRLoOPoNo.o12739oofo2026 05-06-2026 Page4oofo4 To State, rep. by The Sub Inspector Of Police, Sipcot Police Station, Ranipet District. (Crime No.0070 of 2026) Page5 of 4

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 05-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN 1. R.Rajesh S/o.Ramalingam, No. 75, Mannedi Street, Evaur, Thiruvallur District. Tamilnadu 601 201. 2. D.Sri Ramakrishnan No 160 Mel Street Peddikuppam Thiruvallur District, Tamilnadu 601 201. ..Petitioner(s) Vs State, rep. by The Sub Inspector Of Police, Sipcot Police Station, Ranipet District. (Crime No.0070 of 2026) ..Respondent(s) PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023, to enlarge the Petitioner on bail in the event of his arrest in connection with in Crime No.0070 of 2026 on the file of respondent Police and thus render justice. For Petitioner(s): Mr.R.Prathapkumar For Respondent(s): Mr.N.Palanivel, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) Page1 of 4