A 67-year-old accused charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old victim under Section 164 Cr.P.C. The Court dismissed the bail petition, ruling that release would lead to witness interference and evidence tampering.
Bail was denied; the Criminal Original Petition for bail is dismissed based on the risk of influencing witnesses and tampering with evidence.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
( Criminal Jurisdiction )
Thursday, the Twenty Fourth day of March Two Thousand Twenty Two
PRESENT
The Hon`ble Dr Justice G. JAYACHANDRAN
CRIMINAL ORIGINAL PETITION No.6652 of 2022
PALANISAMY [ PETITIONER / ACCUSED ]
Vs
STATE REP BY [ RESPONDENT ] THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE, ALL WOMEN POLICE STATION, UDUMALPET, TIRUPPUR DISTRICT. (CRIME NO.08 OF 2022)
For Petitioner : M/S.N.PONRAJ Advocate
For Respondent : Mrs.G.V.KASTHURI, Additional Public Prosecutor
PETITION FOR BAIL 439 Cr.P.C.
ORDER : The Court Made the following order :-
The petitioner herein, who is 67 years old man, has sexually assaulted the victim girl aged about 14 years, taking advantage of his age and relationship and under the guise of giving shelter to the victim girl. Section 164 Cr.P.C. statement of the victim girl indicates the overtact of the petitioner herein. This Court is not inclined to grant bail, since the release of the petitioner on bail will lead to influence the witnesses and tamper the evidence. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition for bail is dismissed.
-sd/-
24/03/2022
This order, on being produced, be punctually observed and carried into execution by all concerned
TRUE COPY
Sub-Assistant Registrar (Statistics/C.S.) High Court, Madras - 600 104.
TO
2 THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR HIGH COURT, MADRAS.
3 THE SUPERINTENDENT, CENTRAL JAIL, COIMBATORE.
CC to M/S.N.PONRAJ Advocate on payment of necessary charges
CRL OP.6652/2022
Date :24/03/2022
TA-30/03/2022
1 issue framed by the court
Whether bail should be granted to the accused in a case involving sexual assault on a minor.
Palanisamy
State Rep by The Inspector of Police
G. JAYACHANDRAN
G. JAYACHANDRAN
As recorded by the court registry
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