Elangovan v. State Rep. By,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 08-10-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR Elangovan Petitioner(s) Vs State Rep. by, The Inspector of Police, Namakkal Police Station, Namakkal District.

(Crime No.478 of 2025) Respondent(s) PRAYER Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 483 of BNSS, pleased to enlarge the Petitioner on bail in the event of his arrest in Crime No.478 of 2025 Pending investigation on the file of the respondent Police. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.T.Dhasarathan For Respondent(s):

Mr.S.Udayakumar Government Advocate-Criminal Side

ORDER

The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 3(1), 4(i), 5(1)(d) of Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act 1956, in Crime No.478 of 2025, on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail.

2.The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner along with other accused indulged in immoral trafficking under the guise of running a spa. Hence, the complaint.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is only the manager of the Spa centre and he was not aware of the illegal activities conducted by the owner of the massage centre. Hence, he prayed for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) submitted that petitioner along with other accused were involved in immoral activities by running a Spa centre and from there six victims have been rescused and the petitioner acted as a pimp. Hence, he vehemently opposed for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

4. Considering the gravity of the offence committed by the petitioner, this Court is not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

5. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is dismissed. 08-10-2025 gbi Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes

To 1.State Rep. by, The Inspector of Police, Namakkal Police Station, Namakkal District.

(Crime No.478 of 2025) 2.The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras.

K.RAJASEKAR J.

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