On a petition for anticipatory bail under Section 438 CrPC, the High Court dismissed the petition. The Court noted that while the petitioner had initially sought mediation, he failed to take subsequent steps to settle the issue despite interim protection, rendering him ineligible for bail.
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CRL OP(MD). No.3789 of 2021
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT ( Criminal Jurisdiction )
Date : 22/09/2021
PRESENT
The Hon`ble Mr.Justice B.PUGALENDHI
CRL OP(MD). No.3789 of 2021
Kalidass ... Petitioner/Sole Accused
Vs The State Rep.by The Inspector of Police, All Women Police Station, Samayanallur, Madurai District. Crime No.6 of 2021. ... Respondent/Complainant
For Petitioner : Mr.M.Pitchai Muthu, Advocate. For Respondent : Mr.P.Kottai Chamy, Government Advocate (Crl.Side)
PETITION FOR ANTICIPATORY BAIL Under Sec.438 of Cr.P.C
PRAYER :- For Anticipatory Bail in Crime No.6 of 2021 on the file of the Respondent Police.
ORDER : The Court made the following order :-
When the matter was taken up for hearing on 02.08.2021, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the matter may be referred to the Mediation for settling the issue. Considering the submission made by the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, the matter was also referred to the Mediation Centre and the interim protection was also granted.
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Sub-Assistant Registrar (C.S.) Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai - 625 023.
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the Court should grant anticipatory bail given the petitioner's failure to pursue mediation after obtaining interim protection.
Kalidass
The State
B. PUGALENDHI
As recorded by the court registry
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