Joint Raj Alias Rajkumar v. The State Rep. By,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 04.04.2025 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN Crl.O.P.No.10011 of 2025 Joint raj @ Rajkumar ... Petitioner

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The State Rep by, The Inspector of Police, Virudhachalam Police Station, Cuddalore.

Crime No.487 of 2018.

... Respondent Prayer: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of BNSS Act, to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of the arrest in SC.No.397 of 2018 pending trial before the learned Principal Sub Court, Virudhachlama.

For petitioner : Mr.K.Karthik For Respondent : Mr.S.Balaji, Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

O R D E R

The petitioner, who apprehends arrest pursuant to a Non Bailable Warrant issued by the Principal Sub Judge, Virudhachalam on 26.02.2024, seeks anticipatory bail.

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2. According to the learned counsel for the petitioner, the petitioner was suffering from an ailment and hence, he was not aware of the proceedings.

3. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side), however, would submit that the petitioner was aware of the proceedings and he had appeared before the learned Magistrate on summons and thereafter failed to appear.

4. Heard both sides.

5.Considering the rival submissions, this Court is of the view that the anticipatory bail cannot be granted. However, the petitioner is at liberty to approach the Principal Sub Court, Virudhachalam, for recall of warrant, which may be considered by the Principal Sub Judge, Virudhachalam on the same day on merits and in accordance with the law.

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6.

With the above directions, this criminal original petition is dismissed.

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1. The The Inspector of Police, Virudhachalam Police Station, Cuddalore.

2. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras, Chennai.

3. The Principal Sub Judge, Virudhachalam.

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SUNDER MOHAN, J.

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