Faritha Begum v. The State Rep By, The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 14-07-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN

1. Faritha Begum

2. A.Mohamed Ghouse Petitioner(s) Vs State Rep By, The Inspector of Police Thirunallar Police Station, Thirunallar Town, Puducherry.

(Crime No. 73 of 2025) Respondent(s) PRAYER:- Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 to enlarge the petitioners on bail in the event of their arrest in Crime No. 73 of 2025 on the file of the Respondent police. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.Rajadurai For Respondent(s):

Mr.K.S.Mohandass (Public Prosecutor Pondy)

ORDER

The petitioners, who apprehend arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Section 337 and 340 (2) of BNS Act, 2023, in Crime No.73 of 2025, seek anticipatory bail.

2.The case of the prosecution is that the petitioners are involved in child trafficking. Hence the case.

3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioners submitted that the petitioners are innocent persons and they had been falsely implicated in this case. He further submitted that the custodial interrogation of the petitioners is not required and sought for anticipatory bail to the petitioners. 4.The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) reiterated the prosecution case and opposed for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioners. 5.Head the learned counsels on either side and perused the records. 6.Since, the petitioners had committed very serious and heinous offence, the custodial interrogation of the petitioners is very much required. Hence, this Court is not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners.

7.Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is dismissed. 14-07-2025 RAP Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes

To 1.The State Rep By, The Inspector of Police Thirunallar Police Station, Thirunallar Town Puducherry (Crime No. 73 of 2025)

2. The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court.

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN J.

RAP CRL OP No. 17387 of 14-07-2025