Arms Nallathambi v. The Inspector Of Police

CRL OP(MD). No.15861 of 2022 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT ( Criminal Jurisdiction ) Date : 14/09/2022 PRESENT The Hon`ble Mrs.Justice R.THARANI CRL OP(MD). No.15861 of 2022 Arms Nallathambi ... Petitioner/Sole Accused Vs State Rep.by The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

Crime No.33 of 2022.

... Respondent/Complainant For Petitioner : M/s.S.Palani Velayutham, For Respondent : Mr.E.Antony Sahaya Prabahar, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) PETITION FOR ANTICIPATORY BAIL Under Sec.438 of Cr.P.C PRAYER :- For Anticipatory Bail in Crime No.33 of 2022 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 police for the alleged offence punishable under Sections 7, 8 and 9(f) of POCSO Act, 2012, in Crime No.33 of 2022, on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail. 2.The case of the prosecution is that on 08.08.2022, at about 10.00AM, when the accused was teaching lessons to the students, while dividing the students into groups, taking advantage of the situation, the accused put his hand on victim's breast and thigh. Hence, the complaint.

3.On the side of the petitioner, it is stated that the petitioner is innocent and had not committed any such offence, as alleged by the prosecution. The petitioner insisted the victim to finish her home work, due to which, a false case has been foisted against him. Hence, prays to release him on anticipatory bail. 4.On the side of prosecution, it is stated that the petitioner wantonly misbehaved with the victim and 164 Cr.P.C. statement has to be recorded. Hence, prays to dismiss the petition. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 1/2

CRL OP(MD). No.15861 of 2022 5.Considering the serious allegations against the petitioner and the gravity of the case and considering the stage of the investigation, this Court is not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to him.

6.Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition stands dismissed.

sd/- 14/09/2022 / TRUE COPY / /09/2022 Sub-Assistant Registrar (C.S.) Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai - 625 023.

TO 1.The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

2.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

ORDER

IN CRL OP(MD) No.15861 of 2022 Date :14/09/2022 pnm RS/VR/SAR.2 (21.09.2022) 2P-3C https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 2/2