Vikram Vs State rep.by

Vikram vs State rep.by

Type Court Judgment Court Chennai Decided Mar 18, 2026

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Citation: sooperkanoon.com/1431999
Court: Chennai High Court
Judge: Honourable Mr.Justice C.Kumarappan
Decided On: Mar 18, 2026
Case Number: CRL OP/6984/2026

Parties & Advocates

Appellant / Petitioner

Vikram

Respondent

State rep.by

Excerpt

.....by the learned government advocate(criminal side) it is seen that the petitioner has no bad antecedents. though, this court views the offence of theft of natural resources and its exploitation as serious offence, taking into consideration of the fact that he has no previous case, and upon the fond hope that he 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. 7.accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on anticipatory 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 made ready, before the learned judicial magistrate, gudiyatham, on condition that the petitioner shall execute 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 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 ship (judicial page3 of 6form 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 petitioner shall deposit a sum of rs.30,000/-(rupees thirty thousand only) (non refundable) towards the account of cancer institute (wia), adayar, savings bank account maintained at union bank of india, madhya kailash branch, cancer institute (wia), dr.s.krishnamurthi campus, sardar patel road, chennai-36, bearing sb account no.149710011005477, ifsc code no.ubin0814971, branch name and code 814971, micr no.600026110 and to produce the bank challan before the concerned.....

Full Judgment

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 18-03-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN CRL OP No. 6984 of 2026 Vikram S/o.Raja, No.4, Keezhsundharakuttai, Bonjanapuram, Chettikuppam, Gudiyatham Taluk, ...Petitioner/Sole Accused Vs State rep.by The Inspector of Police, Melpatti Police Station, Melpatti, Cr.No.148 of 2025. ...Respondent/ Complainant Prayer : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of BNSS to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of his arrest in Crime No.148 of 2025 on the file of the Inspector of Police, Melpatti Police Station, Melpatti, Vellore District For Petitioner: Mr.Vinodh Kumar For Respondent: Mr.P.Dhileepan Government Advocate (Crl.Side) Page1 of 6

ORDER

The petitioner apprehends arrest for the alleged offences under Sections 303(2) and 326(a) of the BNS Act, in Crime No.148 of 2025, seeks anticipatory bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner has illegally transported 2 of units of Morambu sand without any valid permit. Hence, the case.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is

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

4. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the

respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and, upon instructions, submitted that no previous cases have been registered against the petitioner. However, he opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners.

5. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) for the respondent. Page2 of 6

6. From the submission made by the learned Government Advocate

(Criminal Side) it is seen that the petitioner has no bad antecedents. Though, this Court views the offence of theft of natural resources and its exploitation as serious offence, taking into consideration of the fact that he has no previous case, and upon the fond hope that he 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. 7.Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on anticipatory 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 made ready, before the learned Judicial Magistrate, Gudiyatham, on condition that the petitioner shall execute 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 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 ship (Judicial Page3 of 6

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;

(Rupees Thirty Thousand only) (Non refundable) towards the account of CANCER INSTITUTE (WIA), Adayar, Savings Bank Account maintained at Union Bank of India, Madhya Kailash Branch, Cancer Institute (WIA), Dr.S.Krishnamurthi Campus, Sardar Patel Road, Chennai-36, bearing SB Account No.149710011005477, IFSC Code No.UBIN0814971, Branch Name and Code 814971, MICR No.600026110 and to produce the Bank Challan before the concerned Magistrate and the receipt shall be produced at the time of executing the bond;

(d) The petitioner shall report before the respondent police daily at 10.30 am and 5.30 pm. for a period of six weeks and thereafter as and when required;

(e) 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 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 6

(f) If the petitioner thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of BNS Act. 18-03-2026 DK To

1. The Judicial Magistrate, Gudiyatham.

2. The Inspector of Police, Melpatti Police Station, Melpatti,

3. The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras. Page5 of 6

C.KUMARAPPAN, J.

dk CRL OP No. 6984 of 2026 18-03-2026 Page6 of 6

Same Court & Year Chennai · 2026 Same Parties Vikram vs State rep.by Same Judge Honourable Mr.Justice C.Kumarappan