Kanchana v. State Rep By

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 03-11-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR

1. KANCHANA W/o.Late.Venkatesh, No.1, Kaidugani Jandiga, Gudipala Mandalam, Adhilakshmamba Puram,Chittoor, Andhrapradesh.

Petitioner(s) Vs

1. State rep by The Inspector of Police, Anti-Vice Squad -1, Chennai District. Crime No.34 of 2025 Respondent(s) PRAYER To enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of her arrest in Crime No.34 of 2025 pending investigation on the file the respondent police and pass such other orders deems fit and proper for the circumstances of the case and thus render justice.

For Petitioner(s):

P.Narayana Prasadh For Respondent(s):

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

ORDER

The petitioner, who apprehend arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the alleged offences punishable under Sections 4(1) and 5(1)(a) of Immmoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 in Crime No.34 of 2025, seeks anticipatory bail.

2. The allegation against the petitioner is that the petitioner joined hands with two other accused was running a brothel house by forcing four victims. Based on the information, the police inspected and conducted an investigation, and arrested three persons, and two other persons are absconding. The petitioner is ranked as A2.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has no previous cases, and the petitioner being a lady, and the victims have been secured. Hence, prayed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner. 4.The Government Advocate(Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police reported that the petitioner is ranked as A2, A1 is absconding, and A3 was arrested and still in custody. He further submitted that 4 victims have been rescued. Hence, he opposed granting bail to the petitioner.

5.Considering the fact that the petitioner was actively involved in running the brothel house along with other accused, and A1 is absconding and the arrested accused is still in custody, granting anticipatory bail would hamper the investigation. Hence, I am not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is dismissed. 03-11-2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes mpa To 1.State rep by The Inspector of Police, Anti-Vice Squad -1, Chennai District. Crime No.34 of 2025 2.The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras.

K.RAJASEKAR J.

mpa CRL OP No. 29754 of 03-11-2025