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R.Krishnan v. State represented by

Anticipatory bail – refused – Madras High Court

Madras HC5 Feb 2026CRL OP/2601/2026

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Madras High Court, CRL OP No. 2601 of 2026, decided 05-02-2026 by K. Rajasekar J.; anticipatory bail application dismissed; illegal quarrying of Norampu sand from lake; damage to water body; Sections 303(2) BNS 2023 r/w 21(1) Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act 1957; Crime No.23 of 2026, Paparapatti Police Station, Dharmapuri District; petitioner R.Krishnan; bail refused on ground of likelihood of repeating similar activities.

What did the court decide?

Anticipatory bail is refused because the petitioner was involved in illegally quarrying sand from the lake and also damaged the water body; the court reasoned that if bail were granted, the petitioner would engage in similar activities again. ¶26

R.Krishnan Vs State represented by — Mining and Natural Resources | Madras HC (2026)

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CRL OP No. 2601 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 05-02-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR

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CRL OP No. 2601 of 2026

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R.Krishnan S/o.Raman, 4/103, Vathimarudhaalli, Panaikulam, Dharmapuri District.

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..Petitioner(s)

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State represented by The Inspector of Police, Paparapatti Police Station, Dharmapuri District. Crime No.23 of 2026

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..Respondent(s)

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PRAYER: To enlarge the petitioner on anticipatory bail in the event on their arrest by the Respondent Police in Crime No.23 of 2026 on the file of the Respondent Police and pass such further or other orders as this Honble Court.

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For Petitioner(s): Pradeep For Respondent(s): M/S.J.R.Archana Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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CRL OP No. 2601 of 2026

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ORDER

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The petitioner, 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) of Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 in Crime No.23 of 2026, seek anticipatory bail.

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The allegation against the petitioner is that the petitioner was involved in illegally quarrying 2 units of Norampu sand from the Lake. Hence the complaint.

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The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is an innocent person and he has been falsely implicated in this case. He further submitted that the petitioner is ready to abide by any conditions that may be imposed by this Court. Therefore, he prays for grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

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The learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) would submit that investigation in this case is pending and the petitioner was involved in illegally quarrying sand from the lake. Hence, she vehemently opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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CRL OP No. 2601 of 2026

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Considering the fact that the petitioner was involved in illegally

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quarrying sand from the lake and also damage the water body. Hence, I am not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner and if the petitioner is granted bail, he will involve in similar activities. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is dismissed.

05-02-2026

MPA