CRL OP No. 1818 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 28-01-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR CRL OP No. 1818 of 2026 Ilangodi ..Petitioner(s) Vs State Rep. by Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Cuddalore District. (Crime No. 32 of 2025) ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of BNSS to enlarge the Petitioner on Bail in the event of arrest by the Respondent Police in Crime no. 32 of 2025 on the file of the Respondent . For Petitioner(s): Mr.V.Premkumar For Respondent(s): Ms.J.R.Archana, GA (Crl.Side) ORDER The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 420 of IPC in connection with the Cr. No.32 of 2025, seeks anticipatory bail. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 1818 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 2. The allegation against the petitioner is that the petitioner, along with other accused, operated an unregistered chit fund and collected a substantial sum of money, totaling Rs. 38,70,000/-, from ten victims and subsequently cheated them by failing to return the amount. Based on these allegations, the present case was registered. 3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an innocent person and has been falsely implicated by the respondent police. He further submitted that the petitioner is willing to cooperate with the investigation and is ready to abide by any stringent conditions that may be imposed by this Court. On these grounds, he prayed for the grant of anticipatory bail. 4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution's case and submitted that the petitioner is involved in cheating to the tune of Rs. 38,70,000/-, and no recovery has been made thus far. She further submitted that the investigation is still pending and, therefore, vehemently opposed the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner. 5. Considering the nature and gravity of the offence, the substantial amount involved in the case, the fact that no recovery has been made so far, and https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 1818 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 the current stage of the investigation, this Court is not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner. 6. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition stands dismissed. 28-01-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No JAI To 1. The Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Cuddalore District. 2. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 1818 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 K.RAJASEKAR, J. JAI CRL OP No. 1818 of 2026 28-01-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis