1. The petitioners herein seek pre-arrest bail in connection
with the FIR No.226 dated 22.09.2023.
2. None has appeared on behalf of the petitioner(s) to argue
the matter.
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3. Learned Standing Counsel for the State submits that the
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Reason:
FIR was lodged way back in the year 2023 and the police does
not require the custodial investigation to be carried out from
the petitioners herein.
4. A perusal of the record reveals that initially as
offences of lesser gravity were applied, the petitioners were
arrested and then released on bail by the learned Magistrate.
Subsequently, upon addition of the offences punishable under
Sections 325 and 307 IPC, the learned Magistrate granted
permission to the police to arrest the petitioners whereupon
they approached the Sessions Court and then the High Court for
grant of anticipatory bail. Such prayer has been turned down
by the High Court vide impugned order dated 26.02.2024.