Dismissed

Arivazhagan v. The Inspector of Police

Madras HC21 Sept 2021CRL OP(MD)/12217/2021

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What is this about?

The Madras High Court dismissed a bail application under Section 439 Cr.P.C. filed by a petitioner allegedly in possession of 1.100 kgs of Ganja. The court refused relief citing the nature of allegations and the petitioner's antecedents, noting prior cases including three for NDPS offences.

What did the court decide?

Application for bail dismissed; petitioner not to be released on bail.

Arivazhagan Vs The Inspector of Police — Narcotics (NDPS) | Madras HC (2021)

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CRL OP(MD)No.12217 of 2021

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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(Criminal Jurisdiction)

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Date : 21.09.2021

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PRESENT

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The Hon`ble Mr.Justice B.PUGALENDHI

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CRL OP(MD)No.12217 of 2021

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Arivazhagan

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... Petitioner/Sole Accused

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State rep. by The Inspector of Police, Thiruthuraipoondi Police Station, Thiruvarur District.

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(Crime No.1195/2021)

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... Respondent/Complainant

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For Petitioner : Mr.A.Arunprasad

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For Respondent : Mr.T.Senthilkumar, Additional Public Prosecutor

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PETITION FOR BAIL Under Sec.439 of Cr.P.C

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PRAYER :-

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For Bail in Crime No.1195 of 2021 on the file of the respondent Police.

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ORDER : The Court made the following order :

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The petitioner, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 18.07.2021, in connection with the case registered in Crime No.1195 of 2021 for the offence punishable under Sections 8(c) r/w 20(b)(ii)(B) of NDPS Act, has filed this application seeking bail.

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The prosecution case is that on a secret information regarding sale of Ganja, the defacto complainant conducted a raid and found that the petitioner was in possession of 1.100 kgs of Ganja. Hence, the complaint.

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CRL OP(MD)No.12217 of 2021

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Learned Counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an innocent and has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution. However, a false case has been foisted as against him and therefore, prays for grant of bail.

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Learned Additional Public Prosecutor, on instructions,

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submitted that apart from this case, the petitioner is having five previous cases to his credit, of which, three cases are for NDPS offence.

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Considering the nature of allegation and the antecedents of the petitioner, this Court is not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner. Accordingly, this application stands dismissed.

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21/09/2021

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Sub-Assistant Registrar (C.S.) Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai - 625 023.

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Note : In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned.

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1 THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE THIRUTHURAIPOONDI POLICE STATION, THIRUVARUR DISTRICT. 2 THE SUPERINTENDENT, CENTRAL PRISON, TRICHY.

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

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ORDER IN

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CRL OP(MD) No.12217 of 2021 Date :21/09/2021 SS/JC/SAR-II/27.09.2021 : 2P/4C

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