Sugirtha Wiselet v. Inspector Of Police

T.V.THAMILSELVI, J.

The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 406 and 420 IPC, in Crime No.558 of 2022 on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that the de facto complainant invested Rs.32,71,071/- in the school run by the petitioner by providing various professional services and when he demanded for repayment of the invested amount, the petitioner issued certain cheques for the same; however, the cheques were returned by the bank for want of funds, aggrieved by which, the de facto complainant has lodged a complaint.

3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is a virtuous person, who is respected in the society. He further submitted that the petitioner has no bad antecedents. Hence, he prays to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

4. On instructions, the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent submitted that the petitioner has cheated the de facto complainant to the tune of Rs.32,71,071/-. Hence, he vehemently opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

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

6. Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made by the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) and considering the gravity of the offence and also taking note of the fact that this case needs detailed investigation, this Court is not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

7. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition stands dismissed. 12.01.2023 nsd/dsn

T.V.THAMILSELVI, J.

dsn 12.01.2023