Madras High CourtCRL OP(MD)/16990/2022dismissed

Karthik v. The Inspector Of Police

2022-09-22Honourable Mr Justice A.A.Nakkiran2 pages

CRL OP(MD). No.16990 of 2022 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT ( Criminal Jurisdiction ) Date : 22/09/2022 PRESENT The Hon`ble Mr.Justice A.A.NAKKIRAN CRL OP(MD). No.16990 of 2022 Karthik ... Petitioner/Sole Accused Vs The State rep.by The Inspector of Police, Nagamalaipudukottai Police Station, Madurai District.

(Cr No.191 of 2022). ... Respondent/Complainant For Petitioner : M/s.SATHYA CHIDAMBARAM.S, For Respondent : Mr.E.ANTONY SAHAYA PRABAHAR, Additional Public Prosecutor PETITION FOR BAIL Under Sec.439 of Cr.P.C.

PRAYER :- For Bail in Cr No.191/2022 on the file of the respondent police.

ORDER : The Court made the following order :- The petitioner/Accused herein, who was arrested on 22.08.2022 for the alleged offence under Sections Girl Missing @ 366 IPC, 5(1) r/w 6 of POCSO Act, 2012, in Crime No.191 of 2022, on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that due to love affair, the victim, who was aged about 17 years, eloped with the petitioner and the petitioner had sexual relationship with the victim. 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. A false case has been foisted against him. Hence, prays to release him on bail.

4. On the side of prosecution, it is stated that the age of the victim was only 17 years at the time of occurrence and the petitioner had committed aggravated sexual assault on her. The investigation is not yet completed. Hence, prays to dismiss the petition.

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CRL OP(MD). No.16990 of 2022 5.Considering the serious allegations against the petitioner and the age of the victim and also considering the stage of the investigation, this Court is not inclined to grant bail to him.

6. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition stands dismissed.

sd/- 22/09/2022 / TRUE COPY / /09/2022 Sub-Assistant Registrar (C.S.) Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai - 625 023.

TO 1 THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE, NAGAMALAIPUDUKOTTAI POLICE STATION, MADURAI DISTRICT.

2 THE SUPERINTENDENT CENTRAL PRISON, MADURAI.

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

ORDER

IN CRL OP(MD) No.16990 of 2022 Date :22/09/2022 PNM SA/SBN/SAR.1/27.09.2022/2P/4C https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 2/2