Rithish v. The State Rep.By

Crl.O.P.No.12016 of 2024 T.V.THAMILSELVI, J.

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed by the petitioner, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 21.04.2024, seeking bail in Crime No.185 of 2024 for the alleged offences punishable under Sections 147, 148, 294(b), 323, 324, 307 of IPC @ 147, 148, 294(b), 323, 324, 307, 302 of IPC.

2. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner aged about 18 years is an innocent person and he has been falsely implicated in this case, since he happens to be the friend of the main accused. He further submitted that the petitioner has nothing to do with the alleged offence and he has gone to the scene of occurrence only upon the invite of his friend to resolve the issue, whereas, he has been implicated in this case. He also submitted that the petitioner has been in custody for more than a month and is presently undergoing the second year of his bachelor degree, therefore, if he is not enlarged on bail, he may not be able to attend his upcoming semester examination. Hence, he prayed for granting bail to the petitioner.

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3. Learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police raised objection for granting bail to the petitioner stating that there already exists a dispute between the accused and the victims/the de facto complainant and his friends and on 20.04.2024, there was a quarrel between both the parties with regard to parking their vehicle, during which, the accused had abused the victims and attacked them. In which, the de facto complainant and his friends sustained grievous injuries and one of them named Vijin died in the hospital without responding to the treatment. He further submitted that the investigation is at initial stage, therefore, if he is released on bail at this stage, there is a possibility of him absconding and not available for further investigation.

4. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent and perused the materials available on record.

5. Considering the facts, the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side and taking note of the fact that the investigation is not 2/4

yet completed and also considering the gravity of the offence committed by the accused, this Court is not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner.

6. Accordingly, the Criminal Original Petition stands dismissed. 04.06.2024 ham 3/4

T.V.THAMILSELVI, J.

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