Maveeran @ Dharma Muneeswaran v. The Inspector Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT ( Criminal Jurisdiction ) Date : 10/10/2022 PRESENT The Hon`ble Mr.Justice A.A.NAKKIRAN CRL OP(MD). No.17621 of 2022 Maveeran @ Dharma Muneeswaran ... Petitioner/Sole Accused Vs State rep.by The Inspector of Police, Ettayapuram Police Station, Thoothukudi District.

(Crime No.31 of 2020).

... Respondent/Complainant For Petitioner : M/s.Malaiyendran V, Advocate For Respondent : Mr.E.Antony Sahaya Prabahar, Additional Public Prosecutor PETITION FOR BAIL Under Sec.439 of Cr.P.C.

PRAYER :- For Bail in Crime No.31 of 2020 on the file of the Respondent Police.

ORDER : The Court made the following order :- The petitioner/Accused herein, who was arrested on 25.04.2022 for the alleged offence under Sections 341, 392, 376(A), 302 IPC, in Crime No.31 of 2020, on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail.

2.The case of the prosecution is that the deceased, who was the wife of the defacto complainant was raped and murdered by the accused person. Hence, this murder case was registered against the accused person.

3.On the side of the petitioner it is stated that the petitioner is in custody from 25.04.2022. He is innocent and not committed any offence, as alleged by the prosecution. In this

case, investigation was completed and charge sheet was also filed. Hence, prays to release him on bail.

4.On the side of respondent, it is stated that it is a case of murder for gain. The accused murdered 65 years old lady. Based on the medical examination, the deceased sustained 23 injuries and she was raped and murdered. The petitioner is having 23 previous cases at his credit. Hence, prays to dismiss the petition. 5.Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, considering its gruesome nature, the age of deceased and also considering the manner in which, the occurrence took place, this Court is not inclined to exercise its discretionary power to release the petitioner on bail.

6.Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition stands dismissed. However, the trial Court is directed to complete the trial process, within three months, from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

Sd/- 10/10/2022 / TRUE COPY / /10/2022 Sub-Assistant Registrar (C.S.I) Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai - 625 023.

PNM TO

1. THE JUDGE, MAHILA COURT, (FAST TRACK COURT) THOOTHUKUDI.

2. THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE, ETTAYAPURAM POLICE STATION, THOOTHUKUDI DISTRICT.

3. THE SUPERINTENDENT, CENTRAL PRISON, PALAYAMKOTTAI.

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

COPY TO: THE REGISTRAR (JUDICIAL), MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT, MADURAI.

+1. CC to M/S.MALAIYENDRAN V Advocate SR.No.11142

ORDER

IN CRL OP(MD) No.17621 of 2022 Date :10/10/2022 SP/GB/SAR I/12/10/2022/2P/7C