CRL OP No. 2603 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 05-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR CRL OP No. 2603 of 2026 1.Kumar S/o. Madhuu, 3/220, Muthampatti, Gendikanaalli, Palacode, Kottumaranahalli, Dharmapuri District, 2.Vanitha W/o. Mariyappan, 2/333, Sikkathimmana Alli, A.Sappanipatti Post, Palacode, Dharmapuri District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs State Rep.by, The Inspector of Police, Karimangalam Police Station, Dharmapuri District. (Crime No.31 of 2026). ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: To enlarge the petitioner on anticipatory ball in the event on thelr arrest by the Respondent Police in Crime No.31 of 2026 on the file of the __________ Page1 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 2603 of 2026 Respondent police. For Petitioner(s): Pradeep For Respondent(s): M/S.J.R.Archana Government Advocate (Crl.Side) ORDER The petitioners, who apprehend arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the alleged offences punishable under Sections 303(2) of BNS,2023 r/w. 21(1) and 21(4) of Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 in Crime No.31 of 2026, seek anticipatory bail. 2. The allegation against the petitioner is that the petitioners were involved in illegally quarrying 2 units of Norampu sand from the Silperi Lake. Hence the complaint. 3. The learned counsel for the petitioners would submit that the petitioners are an innocent persons and they have been falsely implicated in this case. He further submitted that the petitioners are ready to abide by any conditions that may be imposed by this Court. Therefore, he prays for grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners. 4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) would submit that investigation in this case is pending and the petitioners were involved in __________ Page2 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 2603 of 2026 illegally quarrying sand from the lake. Hence, she vehemently opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners. 5. Considering the fact that the petitioners were involved in illegally quarrying sand from the lake and also damage the water body. Hence, I am not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners and if the petitioners are granted bail, they will involve in similar activities. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is dismissed. 05-02-2026 MPA To 1. State Rep.by, The Inspector of Police, Karimangalam Police Station, Dharmapuri District. (Crime No.31 of 2026). 2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. __________ Page3 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 2603 of 2026 K.RAJASEKAR, J. MPA CRL OP No. 2603 of 2026 05-02-2026 __________ Page4 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis