Ashwin v. State Rep By

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

Dated : 09.12.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Mr. JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA Ashwin ....

Petitioner Vs State rep. by Sub Inspector of Police, N2 Kasimedu Police Station, Chennai.

Cr.No.647 of 2024 ....

Respondent Prayer: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 482 of of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, praying to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of his arrest in connection with Crime No. 647 of 2024 pending on the file of the respondent police. For Petitioner :

Mr.Ezhil Balaji For Respondent :

Mr.S.Santhosh Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

ORDER

Apprehending arrest in connection with Crime No.647 of 2024 registered for the offences punishable under Sections 20(b)(ii)(B) and 29(1) of Narcotic and Substances Act, 1985, the present petition has been filed seeking anticipatory bail.

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2. The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner was found to be in illegal possession of 1.200 grams of Ganja. Hence, the case.

3. Pleading innocence on the part of the petitioner, false implication in the case, learned counsel for the petitioner seeks indulgence of this Court. He further submits that the petitioner is ready to abide by any stringent condition that may be imposed by this Court.

4. The case of the prosecution as putforth by the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondent Police, opposing for grant of anticipatory bail, is that the petitioner, along with other accused, was found in illegal possession of 1.200 grams of Ganja. On the confession of A1, the petitioner was implicated in this case. He further submitted that there are five previous cases pending as against the petitioner.

5. Considering the fact and circumstances of the case, the nature of the allegation and the fact that the petitioner has five similar cases pending against him, this Court is not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

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6. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition stands dismissed. 09.12.2024 Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No Lpp To 1.The Sub Inspector of Police, N2 Kasimedu Police Station, Chennai.

2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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