Arasu v. The Inspector Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT ( Criminal Jurisdiction ) Date : 29.02.2024 PRESENT The Hon'ble Mr.Justice G.ILANGOVAN Arasu ... Petitioner/Accused No.3 Vs The State. Rep. by The Inspector of Police, Odaipatti Police Station, Theni District.

(Crime No.148/2023).

... Respondent/Complainant For Petitioner : Mr.S.Manojkumar For Respondent : Mr.R.Sureshkumar Government Advocate (Crl. side) PETITION FOR ANTICIPATORY BAIL Under Sec.438 of Cr.P.C PRAYER :- For Anticipatory Bail in Crime No.148 /2023 on the file of the Respondent Police.

ORDER : The Court made the following order :- The petitioner/Accused, apprehending arrest at the hands of the respondent 1/3

police for the alleged offence punishable under Sections 25(1B)(a) of Arms Act, in Crime No.148 of 2023 on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that on 12.10.2023, when the respondent police conducted a vehicle check up, the petitioner herein are found in possession of country made barrel gun along with charcoal powder in a plastic cover. Hence, the case has been registered.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that it is a third anticipatory bail petition and the earlier two petitions filed by the petitioner were dismissed by this Court.

4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondent would submit that the the petitioner herein was found in possession of country made single barrel gun with charcoal powder in a plastic cover. Hence, strongly objected to grant anticipatory bail.

5. Considering the serious nature of offence committed by the petitioner and that there is no change of circumstances after dismissal of the earlier petitions, this Court is not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner. 2/3

6. This Criminal Original Petition is dismissed accordingly. The petitioner shall surrender before the concerned Court and get regular bail. sd/- 29/02/2024 / TRUE COPY / /03/2024 Sub-Assistant Registrar ( C.S. I / II / III / IV ) Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai - 625 023.

TRP TO 1 THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE ODAIPATTI POLICE STATION, THENI DISTRICT.

2 THE ADDITIONAL PUBLIC PROSECUTOR, MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT, MADURAI.

ORDER

IN CRL OP(MD) No.2803 of 2024 Date :29/02/2024 SS/GS/SAR- /07/03/2024/3P/3C Madurai Bench of Madras High Court is issuing certified copies in this format from 17/07/2023 3/3