Balaji @ Paanai Balaji v. The Inspector Of Police

Crl.O.P.No.20264 of 2023 Crl.O.P.No.20264 of 2023 RMT.TEEKAA RAMAN.,J.

The petitioner, who apprehend arrest for the offences punishable under Sections 384, 294(b) and 506(ii) of IPC in Crime No.67 of 2023 on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail. 2.The case of the prosecution is that on 16.04.2023, when the defacto complainant standing near the baba wines, at that time the petitioner asked how much money do you have and the de-facto complainant asked who are you and why are you asking me. At this juncture, the petitioner threatened the de-facto complainant to kill him by using knife and taken Rs.500/- from his pocket. Hence the case.

3.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an innocent person and he has been falsely implicated in this case. Hence, he prayed for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner. 4.Learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police submitted that there is nine previous cases pending against the petitioner. Hence, he opposed for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

RMT.TEEKAA RAMAN,J., https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 1/2

Crl.O.P.No.20264 of 2023 nvi 5.Heard the learned Counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (crl.side) and perused the materials available on record.

6.Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case, the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side and the nature and gravity of the offence committed by the petitioner and nine previous cases are pending against the petitoiner, this Court is not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

7.Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is dismissed. 07.09.2023 nvi Crl.O.P.No.20264 of 2023 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 2/2