A.Ramalingam v. State By, The Inspector Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 07.01.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA A.Ramalingam ... Petitioner Vs.

The State represented by, The Inspector of Police, PEW-Triplicane, Chennai.

(Crime No.383 of 2024).

... Respondent PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, pleased to enlarge the petitioner on bail, in connection with Crime No.383 of 2024, pending investigation on the file of the respondent Police.

For Petitioner :

Mr.G.Pavendhan For Respondent :

Mr.Leonard Arul Joseph Selvam Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

O R D E R

Petition seeking bail in respect of Crime No.383 of 2024 registered for the offences punishable under Sections 8(c), 20(b)(ii)(B) of Narcotic Substances Act, 1985, is on board for consideration.

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2. The incarceration of the petitioner being from 25.11.2024 pleading innocence on the part of the petitioner and false implication in the case, learned counsel for the petitioner seeks indulgence of this Court. He submits that the petitioner, without prejudice to the defence and contention, is ready and willing to deposit a sum of Rs.10,000/-, to any welfare scheme of the Government or any other organization. He further submits that the petitioner is ready to abide by any stringent condition that may be imposed by this court.

3. The case of the prosecution as putforth by the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police, opposing for grant of bail, is that the petitioner was found to be in illegal possession of 3,900 grams of ganja. He further submits that the petitioner has got three previous cases, of which one pertains to NDPS Act.

4. Considering the voluntary submission made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, the petitioner is directed to deposit a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only), to the credit of Rehoboth - Home for Mentally Challenged Homeless Women No.22, Viswas Nagar, Koluthuvancherri, 2/6

Paraniaputhur, Chennai Punjab National Bank , Moulivakkam Branch Account No. 05812010015060 IFSC Code : PUNB0058110 MICR Code : 600024081, without prejudice to the right of defence before the Trial Court and making it clear that it would not amount to admission of guilt.

5. Further, having heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for the respondent Police and perused the materials available on record, this court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner with certain conditions and accordingly, they are ordered to be released on bail on him executing a bond for a sum of Rs.15,000/- (Rupees Fifteen Thousand only) with two sureties, each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned XIV Metropolitan Magistrate, Egmore, Chennai, and on further conditions that:

[a] the sureties shall affix their photographs and Left Thumb Impression in the surety bond and the Magistrate may obtain a copy of their Aadhar card or Bank pass Book to ensure their identity;

[b] the petitioner shall report before the respondent Police, everyday at 10.30 a.m. until further orders;

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[c] the petitioner shall not abscond either during investigation or trial;

[d] the petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witness either during investigation or trial; [e] On breach of any of the aforesaid conditions, the learned Magistrate/Trial Court is entitled to take appropriate action against the petitioner in accordance with law as if the conditions have been imposed and the petitioner released on bail by the learned Magistrate/Trial Court himself as laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in P.K.Shaji vs. State of Kerala [(2005)AIR SCW 5560];

[f] If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of B.N.S. 07.01.2025 Anu 4/6

To

1. The XIV Metropolitan Magistrate, Egmore, Chennai 2.The Inspector of Police, PEW-Triplicane, Chennai.

3. The Superintendent, Central Prison, Puzhal-II, Chennai.

4. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

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A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA.,J.

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