Anticipatory bail sought in an illegal river sand quarrying and transportation case. The court noted the sand was quarried from a water body causing ecological damage, declined bail despite the sand having been seized and no prior cases against the accused, and dismissed the petition.
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CRL OP(MD). No.15283 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
( Criminal Jurisdiction )
Date : 24.07.2026
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K. RAJASEKAR
CRL OP(MD)No.15283 of 2026
Palanisamy
... Petitioner / Sole Accused
Versus
The State of Tamil Nadu rep by The Sub-Inspector of Police, Viralimalai Police Station, Pudukkottai District. (Crime No.316 of 2026) ... Respondent/Complainant
PRAYER :-Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, seeking to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of arrest in Crime No.316 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, or on his appearance.
For Petitioner : Mr.S.Sekar
For Respondent : Mr.J.Vishnu, Government Advocate (Criminal Side)
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ORDER : The Court made the following order :-
The petitioner, who apprehends arrest in connection with Crime
No.316 of 2026 on the file of the respondent police, registered for the offences punishable under Sections 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 21(1) of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, seeks the relief of anticipatory bail.
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prayed for the grant of anticipatory bail.
24.07.2026
pal
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To
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K. RAJASEKAR,J.
pal
ORDER IN CRL OP(MD) No.15283 of 2026
Date : 24.07.2026
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether anticipatory bail should be granted for alleged illegal quarrying and transporting of river sand under BNS 303(2) and MMDR Act 21(1).
3 provisions across 3 enactments
Palanisamy
The State of Tamil Nadu rep by The Sub-Inspector of Police, Viralimalai Police Station, Pudukkottai District
K. Rajasekar
As recorded by the court registry
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