Balamurugan v. The Sub Inspector Of Police

Crl.O.P.No.8939 of 2024 T.V.THAMILSELVI,J.

The petitioner, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 13.03.2024 in Crime No.96 of 2024 registered under 174(3) Cr.P.C and later altered for the alleged offences punishable under Sections 306, 498(A) of IPC, seeks bail.

2. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an innocent person and he has been falsely implicated in this case. He also submitted that the petitioner is none other than the husband of the victim/deceased and he is no way connected with the alleged offence and has not abetted the victim to commit suicide. He further submitted that the petitioner is suffering incarceration from 13.03.2024 and he is ready to abide by any stringent conditions that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, he prayed for grant of bail to the petitioner.

3. Learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police raised objection for granting bail stating that the marriage between the petitioner and deceased/victim was solemnized only during the year 2023 and after the marriage, the accused had demanded dowry and https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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harassed the victim/deceased, due to which, out of frustration, the victim had committed suicide by hanging. He also submitted that at the time of postmortem, it reveals that the deceased/victim is four months pregnant. He further submitted that this case needs a detailed investigation and therefore, if the petitioner is released on bail at this stage, there is a possibility of him absconding and not available for further investigation.

4. Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of this case and the submissions made by the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) and considering the nature and gravity of the offence committed by the accused, this Court feels that this case needs a detailed investigation. Therefore, this Court is not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner.

5. Accordingly, the Criminal Original Petition stands dismissed. 29.04.2024 ham Crl.O.P.No.8939 of 2024 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis