CRL OP No. 24589 of 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 09-09-2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE T.V.THAMILSELVI CRL OP No. 24589 of 2025 1. Abdul Latheef S/o.Mohamedesak, D.No.28/48, Ameenudheen Street, Old Pettai, Krishnagiri Post, Krishnagiri, District. Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State Rep By Its, The Inspector of Police, Hosur Town Police Station, Krishnagiri District Cr.No.312/2025 Respondent(s) PRAYER: To enlarge the petitioner on bail pending investigation in Cr.No.312/2025 on the file of the Respondent Police. For Petitioner(s): J. Pradeep For Respondent(s): Mr. A.Gopinath Government Advocate (Crl.Side) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 24589 of 2025 ORDER The petitioner, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 21.07.2025 for the alleged offence under Sections 5 of the Explosive Substance Act, 1908, r/w.9(B)(1)(b) of Indian Explosive Act, on the file of respondent police, seeks bail. 2. The case of the prosecution is that, the petitioner was in illegal possession of 824 gelatin sticks and 550 detonators without a proper licence. Hence, the case. 3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an innocent person and he has been falsely implicated in this case. He further submits that the petitioner has been suffering incarceration from 21.07.2025. He also submitted that the petitioner is ready to abide by any stringent condition that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, he prayed for grant of bail to the petitioner. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 24589 of 2025 4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) submitted that the petitioner was in illegal possession of 824 gelatin sticks and 550 detonators without a proper licence and that he has four previous cases, three of which are of a similar nature and one under the Prohibition Act. Hence, he vehemently opposed the grant of bail to the petitioner. 5. Taking note to the gravity of offence, and on considering the bad antecedents, this court is not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner. 6. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition stands dismissed. 09-09-2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No rri https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 24589 of 2025 To 1.The State Rep By Its, The Inspector of Police, Hosur Town Police Station, Krishnagiri District Cr.No.312/2025 2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CRL OP No. 24589 of 2025 T.V.THAMILSELVI J. rri CRL OP No. 24589 of 2025 09-09-2025 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis