Punitha v. State Rep.By Its
T.V.THAMILSELVI,J., The petitioners, who apprehend arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the alleged offences punishable under Sections 498(A) and 506(ii) of IPC, 1860 and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, in Crime No.10 of 2024, seeks anticipatory bail. 2.The case of the prosecution is that the marriage between the defacto complainant and the 1st accused was solemnized on 20.08.2023 and subsequently, they were staying in a separate house at Poonamallee. From the date of marriage, the A1 and his parents, ill-treated and harassed the defacto complainant by demanding dowry and they also threatened with dire consequences. Hence, the case.
3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioners submitted that the petitioners are the in-laws of the defacto complainant. After marriage, the defacto complainant and A1 were living separately. He further submits that due to matrimonial dispute, the defacto complainant left the matrimonial home and stayed in her parents home and thereafter, on the illadvice of her parents, a false case has been foisted against these petitioners. He also submits that the petitioners are innocent persons and they have not 1/3
committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution. Hence prays for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioners.
4.The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent submits that there are totally 3 accused and the petitioners are A2 and A3. A1 is the son of the petitioners and now he is absconding. He further submits that within one year of the marriage, the complaint has been lodged that the petitioners and his son/A1 harassed and threatened the defacto complainant with dire consequences by demanding dowry. Hence, he opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners.
5. Taking into consideration of the above facts and circumstances and also the fact that within one year of marriage, the petitioners and his son (A1) have harassed the defacto complainant by demanding dowry and they have also threatened her with dire consequences, this court is not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners.
6. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is dismissed. 11.06.2024 ssi T.V.THAMILSELVI,J., 2/3
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