Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court (A.D.Jagadish Chandira, J., dated 20.01.2025) dismisses anticipatory bail petition Crl.O.P.No.859 of 2025 filed by K.Ananth apprehending arrest in Crime No.6 of 2025, Ulundurpet Police Station, Villupuram District, for offences under Sections 303(2) of BNS, 2023 r/w Section 21(1) of Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act, 1957; alleged illegal transport of 3 units of pebbles without valid permit; petitioner has 6 previous cases, 4 of similar nature; anticipatory bail denied on ground of bad antecedents.
What did the court decide?
Having heard learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) for the respondent Police and perused the materials on record, and considering the bad antecedents against the petitioner, the Court is not inclined to grant anticipatory bail.