Abdul Latheef v. State By, The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 22.08.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Dr.JUSTICE G.JAYACHANDRAN Abdul Latheef, M/41 years, S/o Mohamedesak, D.No.28/48, Ameenudheen Street, Old Pettai, Krishnagiri post, Krishnagiri District.

..Petitioner/Accused No.1 /versus/ State represented by The Inspector of Police, Hosur Town Police Station, Krishnagiri District.

(Crime No.312 of 2025) ..Respondent/Complainant Criminal Original Petition has been filed under Section 439 of Cr.P.C/Section 483 of BNSS Act, to enlarge the petitioners on bail pending investigation in Crime No.312 of 2025 on the file of the respondent police. For Petitioner :Mr.J.Pradeep For Respondent :Mr.S.Vinoth Kumar, G.A.(Crl.Side) 1/4

ORDER

The petitioner who was arrested and remanded into judicial custody on 21.07.2025 for the offences punishable under Section 5 of the Explosive Substance Act, 1908 r/w Section 9(B)(1)(b) of Indian Explosive Act in Crime No.312 of 2025 on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail. 2.The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner is alleged to have found in possession of 824 gelatin sticks and 550 detonators without proper license.

3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has not committed any crime as alleged and he is in prison for nearly 30 days and he had been falsely implicated in this case. 4.The learned Government Advocate(Crl.Side) submitted that explosive in huge number has been recovered from the petitioner and the purpose for which exposition need to be probed. Investigation is at initial stage and this petitioner has already been arrested for possessing explosive substance on the earlier two occasions. Hence, he released on bail and he may indulge in similar offence.

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5.Considering the gravity of the offence and the antecedents of the petitioner, this Criminal Original Petition stands dismissed. 22.08.2025 ari To 1.The Judicial Magistrate No.II, Hosur.

2.The Inspector of Police, Hosur Town Police Station, Krishnagiri District. 3.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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DR.G.JAYACHANDRAN,J.

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