Raj @ Rithik v. State Rep By The Inspector Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 08-07-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M. NIRMAL KUMAR Raj @ Rithik Petitioner(s) Vs State Rep By The Inspector of Police, Pathirvedu Police Station, Tiruvallur District.

Respondent(s) PRAYER This Criminal Original Petition is filed to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of arrest in Crime No.66 of 2025 on the file of The Inspector of Police, Pathirvedu Police Station, Tiruvallur District. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.Muthukumar Raja For Respondent(s):

M/s. Leonard Arul Joseph Selvam GA (crl. Side)

ORDER

The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 8(c) and Section 20(b)(ii)(B) of NDPS Act in Crime No.66 of 2025, on the file of the respondent police, seek anticipatory bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that based on the confidential information on 23.04.2025, the respondent police conducted search and found the co-accused in possession of 1kg 500 gram ganja and based on his confession, the petitioner has been implicated in this case.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in this case. Learned counsel further submitted that petitioner is ready to abide by any condition and prays for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

4. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution's case and strongly opposed for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

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

6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the stage of investigation, the overtact levelled against this petitioner, this Court is not inclined to grant the relief sought for by the petitioner.

7. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is dismissed. 08-07-2025 jai To 1.The Inspector of Police, Pathirvedu Police Station, Tiruvallur District.

2. The District Munsif Cum Judicial Magistrate, Gummidipondi.

3. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

M.NIRMAL KUMAR J.

jai CRL OP No. 16846 of 08-07-2025