Selvaraj v. The State Rep by the Inspector of Police

ORDER The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the alleged offences punishable under Section 303 (2) of BNS and 21

(1) of Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, in Cr.No.197 of 2026, on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail.

2.It is the case of the prosecution that the petitioner was found illegally transporting three units of normal sand without a valid permit. Hence, the case. Page2 of 4

¶3The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is innocent person and has been falsely implicated in this case. He further submitted that the petitioner is ready to abide by any stringent condition that may be imposed by this Court and is willing to co-operate for investigation. Hence, he prays to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners.

4.The learned Government Advocate (Criminal side) appearing for the respondent submitted that the petitioner was found illegally transporting three units of normal sand in a tipper lorry. Hence, he vehemently opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

5.Considering the submissions made by both sides, and the nature of the allegations, this Court is of the view that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required. Hence. this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner with certain conditions.

6.Accordingly, 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 Metropolitan Magistrate Court No.II, Egmore, Chennai, 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 Magistrate Page3 of 4 concerned, failing which, the petition for anticipatory bail shall stand dismissed and on further condition that: [a] the petitioner and the sureties shall affix their photographs and Left Thumb Impression in the surety bond and the Magistrate may obtain a copy of their Aadhar card or Bank pass Book to ensure their identity. [b] the petitioner shall report before the respondent police daily at

10.30 a.m. for a period of two weeks; thereafter as and when required for interrogation. [c] the petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witness either during investigation or trial. [d] the petitioner shall not abscond either during investigation or trial. [e] 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 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]. [f] If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 229A IPC. 17-07-2026 ep Page4 of 4

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J. EP To

1.The Metropolitan Magistrate Court No.II, Egmore, Chennai.

2.The Inspector of Police Kilpauk Police Station, Chennai District.

3.The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras. 17-07-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 17-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN Selvaraj ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State Rep by The Inspector of Police Kilpauk Police Station, Chennai District. Crime No.197 of 2026. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, pleased to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of his arrest in connection with crime no.197 of 2026 on the file of the Respondent Police. For Petitioner(s): Mr.Tamilselvan A For Respondent(s): Mr.N.Palanivel Government Advocate (Criminal side)