Mohanraj v. State Rep By

Crl.O.P.No.14707 of 2023 Crl.O.P.No.14707 of 2023 G.CHANDRASEKHARAN, J.

The petitioners, who were arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 01.06.2023 for the offences punishable under Section 174(1) of Cr.P.C. altered into Sections 302 and 201 of IPC in Crime No.168 of 2023 on the file of the respondent police, seek bail.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioners submitted that, petitioners are accused in Crime No.168 of 2023 for the offences under Section 174(1) of Cr.P.C. altered into Sections 302 and 201 of IPC. He further submitted that, petitioners are innocent and they are falsely implicated in this case. Petitioners are in judicial custody from 01.06.2023. Thus, he prays for grant of bail.

3. In response, learned Additional Public Prosecutor submitted that originally this case was registered under Section 174 of Cr.P.C., later altered into Sections 302 and 201 of IPC. The allegations against the accused in this case is that deceased is the https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

Crl.O.P.No.14707 of 2023 G.CHANDRASEKHARAN, J.

mpl husband of A1. Deceased used to harass A1 and her children. Therefore, A1 decided to do away with the deceased with the help of A2 to A4. Deceased was given alcohol mixed with poison. After consuming alcohol, the deceased died. The investigation in this case is nearing completion.

4. However, considering the active role of the petitioners in causing the death of the deceased and that investigation is not completed, this court is not inclined to grant bail to the petitioners.

5. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is dismissed.

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