K.Prakash v. State Rep By

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 05.02.2024

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN K.Prakash

...Petitioner/Accused-4

Vs.

State represented by The Inspector of Police, Manalurpet Police Station, Kallakurichi District.

(Crime No.534 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.534 of 2023 on the file of the respondent police on such terms and conditions. For Petitioner : Mr.J.Agni Selvaraju For Respondent : Mr.L.Baskaran Government Advocate (Crl. Side) 1/4

ORDER

The petitioner/A4 in Crime No.534 of 2024, registered by the respondent for the offences under Sections 3(1), 4(1), 5(1)(a), 6(1)(a) of Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956, with respect to an occurrence which occurred on 30.12.2023, seeks bail. The petitioner had been remanded to judicial custody on 30.12.2023.

2.It is stated that A1 and A2 had illicit relationship and A1 had called over the petitioner to his house for prostitution purpose, the petitioner is a customer.

3.Taking into consideration the period of incarceration and also the fact that investigation has been practically completed, I am inclined to grant bail to the petitioner subject to the following conditions: 4.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 Judicial Magistrate, Thirukkovilur, and on further conditions that: - 2/4

[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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C.V.KARTHIKEYAN.

J.

ata To

1. The Judicial Magistrate, Thirukkovilur.

2. The Central Prison, Cuddalore.

3.The Inspector of Police, Manalurpet Police Station, Kallakurichi District.

4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

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