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P.Praveensingh v. The State Rep. By Inspector Of Police

2025-07-14Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 14.07.2025

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN P.Praveensingh ... Petitioner

Versus

The State Rep. By: Inspector of Police, E3 Teynampet Police, Station, Chennai.

(Cr.No.33 of 2021) ... Respondent PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of his arrest in connection with Crime No.33 of 2021 on the file of respondent Police.

For Petitioner : M/s.Ramesh.E For Respondent : Mr.Leonard Arul Joseph Selvam Government Advocate (Crl. Side) *****

ORDER

The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 381 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 in Crime No.33 of 2021, on the file of the respondent Police, seeks anticipatory bail.

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2. The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner was employed in Lalitha Jewellery Mart Pvt.Ltd, Chennai as old jewellery service incharge. However, the allegation is that the petitioner had stolen 5 Kg 220 Grams worth Rs.39,00,000/- of gold jewellery. Hence, the case. 3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an innocent person and he has been falsely implicated in this case. He further submits that custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required and sought for anticipatory bail to the petitioner. 4.The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) reiterated the prosecution case and vehemently opposed for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

5.Considering the above fact and circumstances of the case and since custodial interrogation of the petitioner is required, this Court is not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner. 14.07.2025 rap Page No.2 of 4

To

1. The Inspector of Police, E3 Teynampet Police, Station, Chennai.

2. The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN , J.

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