Dismissed

Thangapandi v. the Inspector of Police

Madras HC14 Jun 2023CRL OP(MD)/10337/2023

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In a petition for anticipatory bail under Section 438 CrPC regarding possession of narcotics, the Madurai Bench dismissed the application citing the need for custodial interrogation due to the prior record of the accused and the significant quantity of ganja found with other accused.

What did the court decide?

The petition was dismissed and costs of Rs.5,000 were payable to the Legal Services Authority.

Thangapandi Vs the Inspector of Police — Narcotics (NDPS) | Madras HC (2023)

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CRL OP(MD). No.10337 of 2023

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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( Criminal Jurisdiction )

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Date : 14/06/2023

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PRESENT

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The Hon`ble Mr.Justice G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN

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CRL OP(MD). No.10337 of 2023

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Thangapandi ... Petitioner/Accused No.3

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The state rep.by The Inspector of Police, Usilampatti Town Police Station, Madurai District. (Crime No.130 of 2023)

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... Respondent/Complainant

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For Petitioner : M/s.Ramachandra Pradeep.S, Advocate. For Respondent : Mr.T.Senthil Kumar, Additional Public Prosecutor.

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PETITION FOR ANTICIPATORY BAIL Under Sec.438 of Cr.P.C.

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PRAYER :-

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For Anticipatory Bail in Crime No.130 of 2023 on the file of the respondent police.

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ORDER : The Court made the following order :-

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The petitioner/Accused No.3, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 8(c) r/w 20(b)(ii)(B) of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, in Crime No.130 of 2023 on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail.

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The case of the prosecution is that the respondent Police along with the police party involved in a vehicle checkup near Karukkanpatti Masanam Road, while so, the respondent Police caught hold Accused Nos.1 and 2 and found that they were in possession of 4.500 kgs of Ganja in a gunny bag. After the seizure https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis of the contraband, the defacto complainant lodged the complaint.

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CRL OP(MD). No.10337 of 2023

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Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondent and perused the materials available on record including the First Information Report.

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4.Though this Court by order dated 10.04.2023, dismissed the petition filed by the petitioner in Crl.O.P(MD)No.6500 of 2023, on the ground that the petitioner is having one previous case and the first accused was found in possession of 4.500 kgs of Ganja and the second accused was found in possession of 1.5 kgs of Ganja Therefore, the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is very much required in this case. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is dismissed with costs of Rs.5,000/- (Rupees Five Thousand Only) payable to the Legal Services Authority attached to this Bench.

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14/06/2023

/ TRUE COPY /

/06/2023 Sub-Assistant Registrar (C.S.) Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai - 625 023.

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1.THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE, USILAMPATTI TOWN POLICE STATION, MADURAI DISTRICT.

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

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3.THE OFFICER INCHARGE, THE LEGAL SERVICES AUTHORITY,

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MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT, MADURAI.

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ORDER

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CRL OP(MD) No.10337 of 2023 Date :14/06/2023 SI/(22.06.2023) 2P/ 4C

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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