K.Arul v. State Rep.By Its

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10.02.2021

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE V.BHARATHIDASAN Crl.O.P.No.2195 of 2021

1. K.Arul

2. S.Viswanathan ... Petitioners -VsState Rep. by its The Inspector of Police, Samalpatti Police Station, Krishnagiri District.

(Crime No.4 of 2021) ... Respondent Prayer: Criminal Original petition filed under Section 438 of Code of Criminal Procedure praying to enlarge the petitioners on anticipatory bail in the event on their arrest by the Respondent Police in Crime No.4 of 2021 on the file of the Respondent Police. For Petitioners : Mr.J.Pradeep For Respondent : Mr.S.Karthikeyan Additional Public Prosecutor

O R D E R

(The case has been heard through video conference) The petitioners, who apprehend arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the alleged offence punishable under Section 379 of IPC, in Crime No.4 of 2021, on the file of the respondent police, seek anticipatory bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that the petitioners were found in possession of 5 units of sand in his land, without any valid permission Hence, the complaint.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioners are innocent persons and they have been falsely implicated in this case. On instruction, he would further submit that the petitioners are prepared to deposit some considerable amount to any charitable organization or association without prejudice to their contention and prayed for grant of anticipatory bail.

4. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondent submitted that the petitioners were found in possession of 5 units of sand, without any valid permission. He would submit that the respondent police seized 5 units of sand. He further submitted that there are no previous cases pending against the petitioners.

5. It is seen that there are no previous cases pending against the petitioners and in order to curb the illegal sand mining activities, this Court is of the opinion that each of the petitioner is directed to deposit a sum of Rs.20,000/- (Rupees Twenty Thousand Only) as non refundable deposit to "Anbukarangal, 1/216, Vivakanandar Street, Kottivakkam, Chennai - 41", State Bank of India, A/C.No.10398221091, IFSC Code. No.SBIN0010516 without prejudice to their rights and contentions before the trial Court.

6. Merely, because the petitioners have deposited the said amount, it would not amount to admission of their guilt. Therefore, it is open to the trial Court to deal with the case independently.

7. Taking note of the facts and circumstances, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners with certain conditions.

(a) each of the petitioner is directed to deposit a sum of Rs.20,000/-(Rupees Twenty Thousand only) as non-refundable deposit either through RTGS/NEFT or in cash in favour of "Anbukarangal, 1/216, Vivakanandar Street, Kottivakkam, Chennai - 41", State Bank of India, A/C.No.10398221091, IFSC Code. No.SBIN0010516, and on such payment and production of proof of deposit of the above amount, they shall be released on bail in the event of arrest or on their appearance, within a period of fifteen days from the date on which the order copy made ready, before the Judicial Magistrate Court, Uthangarai, Krishnagiri District, on condition that each of the petitioners shall execute a separate bond for a sum of Rs.

10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand Only) with two sureties each for the like sum to the satisfaction of the police officer who intends to arrest, failing which the petition for anticipatory bail shall stand dismissed automatically and on further condition that: [b] the petitioners and the sureties shall affix their photographs and Left Thumb Impression in the surety bond and the respondent/police may obtain a copy of their Aadhar card or Bank pass Book to ensure their identity.

[c] the petitioners shall report before the respondent police daily at 10.30 a.m., for a period of two weeks and thereafter, as and when required for the interrogation.

[d] the petitioners shall not tamper with evidence or witness either during investigation or trial.

[e] the petitioners shall not abscond either during investigation or trial.

[f] On breach of any of the aforesaid conditions, the learned Magistrate/Trial Court is entitled to take appropriate action against the petitioners in accordance with law as if the conditions have been imposed and the petitioners 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].

[g] If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 229A IPC.

8. With the above directions, this Criminal Original Petition is ordered.

-sd/- 10/02/2021 This order, on being produced, be punctually observed and carried into execution by all concerned TRUE COPY Sub-Assistant Registrar (Statistics/C.S.) High Court, Madras - 600 104.

TO 1 THE JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE, COURT UTHANGARAI, KRISHNAGIRI DISTRICT.

2 THE CHIEF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE KRISHNAGIRI(FOR INFORMATION) 3 THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR HIGH COURT, MADRAS.

4 THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE, SAMALPATTI POLICE STATION, KRISHNAGIRI DISTRICT.

5 ANBUKARANGAL, 1/216, VIVAKANANDAR STREET, KOTTIVAKKAM, CHENNAI - 41", STATE BANK OF INDIA, A/C.NO.10398221091, IFSC CODE. NO.SBIN0010516 +1 CC to M/S. J.PRADEEP Advocate on payment of necessary charges Sr.1568 CRL OP.2195/2021 Date :10/02/2021 RVR 19/02/2021