C.Ashok Kumar vs State rep by, Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch Police Station, Krishnagiri District

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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 25720

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
C.KUMARAPPAN, J
C.Ashok Kumar – Appellant
Versus
State rep by, Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch Police Station, Krishnagiri District – Respondent
Criminal Original Petition | Crime No.3 of 2026

Important Points

Anticipatory bail denied due to petitioner's prior similar offences and misuse of liberty.

Subject

Criminal Law - Bail Application

Act Referred

BNSS: S.482

Headnote

The petition was filed under Section 482 of BNSS seeking anticipatory bail in Crime No.3 of 2026 registered at District Crime Branch Police Station, Krishnagiri District. Petitioner contended that the prime accused was granted bail and the case originated in 2024. The court noted the petitioner's two prior cases of similar nature, indicating misuse of liberty leading to repeated offences, with no change in circumstances from prior dismissal. Issue framed: Whether anticipatory bail should be granted despite prior criminal history. Ratio: Petitioner's history demonstrates risk of reoffending upon release, justifying denial of pre-arrest bail. Petition dismissed.

Advocates:
For Petitioner(s): Mr.C.Srinivasan
For Respondent(s):Mr.P.Dhileepan Government Advocate

Table of Content
1. petition for anticipatory bail filed and heard. (Para 1 , 2)
2. prime accused released; case from 2024. (Para 3)
3. prior cases show misuse of bail liberty. (Para 4)
4. no changed circumstances; bail denied. (Para 5)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 26-03-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN

1. C.Ashok Kumar S/o.A.Chidambaram, No.6, G1, Giliban Nagar, Madhavaram, Ponniammanmedu, TamilNadu-600 110.

Petitioner(s)

1. State rep by, Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch Police Station, Krishnagiri District. Crime No.3 of 2026 Respondent(s)

PRAYER Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of BNSS, praying to enlarge the petitioner on Bail in the event of arrest in the Crime No.3 of 2026 on the file of respondent police.

For Petitioner(s): Mr.C.Srinivasan For Respondent(s): Mr.P.Dhileepan Government Advocate *******

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed to enlarge the petitioner on Bail in the event of arrest in the Crime No.3 of 2026 on the file of respondent police.

2.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the prime accused has already been released on bail and that the case was registered during the year 2024.

4.However, the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) would strongly oppose for granting the anticipatory bail by stating that the petitioner has got two previous cases in similar nature, which clearly demonstrates that as and when the petitioner is enlarged on bail, he misused the liberty and again committing the similar nature of offences.

5.Apart from that, the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) would submit that there is no change in circumstances from the previous dismissal, which also cannot be faulted. However, this Court is of the firm view that the petitioner does not deserve any anticipatory bail. Hence, this Criminal Original Petition stands dismissed.