Girshwar v. State By

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 23.01.2024

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN Girishwar S/o. Senthilkumar

...Petitioner/Accused-2

Vs.

State represented by The Inspector of Police, P-6, Kodungaiyur Police Station, Chennai.

(Crime No.753 of 2023) ...Respondent PRAYER:

Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 439 of Cr.P.C. praying to enlarge the petitioner on bail concerned in Crime No.753 of 2023 on the file of the respondent, on such terms and conditions. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Sureshkumar For Respondent : Mr.L.Baskaran Government Advocate (Crl. Side) 1/4

ORDER

The petitioner/A2 seeks bail in Crime No.753 of 2023, registered by the respondent police for the offence under Section 328 of IPC. The petitioner had been remanded to custody on 29.12.2023. 2.It had been stated that the petitioner along with A1, was found in possession of 100 Nos of Tapentadol Hydrochloride Tablets 100 mg and Topcynta 100 mg tablets. The property had been recovered. 3.It is stated that A1 had been granted bail by the learned Principal Sessions Court, Chennai, on 12.01.2024 in Crl.M.P.No.1503 of 2024. 4.Taking all the factors into consideration, I am inclined to grant bail to the petitioner subject to the following conditions: 5.Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on condition to execute a bond for a sum of Rs.

10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) with two sureties, each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the X Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Egmore, 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. [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 229A IPC.

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J.

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ata To

1. The X Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Egmore.

2. The Sub-jail, Saidapet.

3.The Inspector of Police, P-6, Kodungaiyur Police Station, Chennai.

4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

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