Sarangabani v. The State Rep by the Inspector of Police

ORDER The petitioner, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on

27.06.2026 for the alleged offences under Sections 303 (2), 326 (a) of BNS and 21 (1) of MMDR Act, in Crime No.32 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail.

¶2The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner was found in transportation of ¼ unit of sand in a Bullock cart without valid permission. Hence the case. Page2 of 4

3.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is innocent and has been in custody since 27.06.2026. He further submitted that he is ready to abide by any stringent condition that may be imposed by this Court and is ready to co-operate for investigation. Hence, he prays to grant bail to the petitioner.

4.At this juncture, the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and upon instructions, submitted that seven previous cases of a similar nature have been registered against the petitioner. Hence, he prayed for dismissal of this application.

5.Although the petitioner has seven previous cases of a similar nature, considering that the present case involves only the transportation of a quarter unit of sand in a bullock cart, and that the petitioner has been incarcerated since

27.06.2026, this Court is of the firm view that his further custody for the purpose of investigation is not required. Hence, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner with certain conditions.

¶6Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on his executing a bond for a sum of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only), with two sureties each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial Magistrate, Arni, and subject to the following conditions: Page3 of 4 [a] 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 the identity proofs to ensure their identity; [b] the petitioner shall report before the respondent daily at 10.30 a.m. for a period of one week; thereafter as and when required for interrogation; [c] the petitioner shall not abscond either during investigation or trial; [d] the petitioner shall not tamper with the evidence or witness either during investigation or trial; [e] on breach of any of the aforementioned conditions, the learned Magistrate/Trial Court is entitled to take appropriate action against the petitioner in accordance with law as if the conditions had been imposed and the petitioner released on bail by the learned Magistrate/Trial Court itself, as laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in P.K.Shaji vs. State of Kerala [(2005)13 SCC 283]; [f] if the petitioner thereafter abscond, a fresh FIR may be registered under Section 269 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. 14-07-2026 ep Note:

¶1Registry is directed to forthwith upload this order in the Official Website of this Court.

¶2All concerned to act on this order being uploaded in Official Website of this Court without insisting on certified hard copies. To be noted, this order when uploaded in the official website of this Court will be watermarked and will also have a QR code. Page4 of 4

C.KUMARAPPAN, J. EP To

1.The Judicial Magistrate, Arni.

2.The Superintendent of Prison, Sub Jail, Polur.

3.The Inspector of Police Arni Taluk Police Station, Thiruvannamalai District.

4.The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras. 14-07-2026 (2/2)

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 14-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN Sarangabani ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State rep by The Inspector of Police Arni Taluk Police Station, Thiruvannamalai District. Crime No.32/2026 ..Respondent(s) Prayer:- Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 483 of BNSS, 2023, pleased to enlarge the Petitioner on bail in crime No.32 of 2026 on the file of the respondent and thus render justice For Petitioner(s): Mr.G.P.Sivakumar For Respondent(s): Mr.S.Yogaraja Sekar, Government Advocate (Criminal Side )