Singaravel v. State Rep By
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 03.02.2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN Singaravel ... Petitioner /Accused Vs.
The State rep. by its The Inspector of Police, Nanilam Police Station, Tiruvarur ... Respondent/ Complainant (Crime No.177 of 2016) Prayer: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of arrest by the respondent of police pending investigation connection Crime No.177 of 2016 on the file of the respondent police. For petitioner : Mr.Anbu Selvam For Respondent : Mr.S.Balaji, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) Page No.1 of 7
O R D E R
The petitioner, who apprehend arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Section 147 of the IPC and 3(1) of the TNPPDL Act, in Crime No.177 of 2016, on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail.
2. The case of the prosecution is that while the petitioner's friend was riding a two-wheeler on the main road, a government bus, driven rashly and negligently, hit the petitioner's friend, causing his death on the spot. The petitioner, along with others, then blocked the road and threw stones, breaking the front mirror of the bus. Hence, the case.
3. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is an innocent person and he has been falsely implicated in this case. He would further submit that the petitioner has no previous case against him and his custodial interrogation is not required for the purpose of investigation. Hence, he prays for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner. Page No.2 of 7
4. Learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police, while opposing for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, submitted that the petitioner is involved in a serious offence arising from a violent dispute, necessitating custodial interrogation. He would further submit that no previous case is pending against the petitioner.
5. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) for the respondent and perused the materials available on record.
6. Considering the nature of allegation; there is no previous case pending against the petitioner; and that custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of investigation, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner with certain conditions.
7. Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail in the Page No.3 of 7
event of arrest or on their appearance, within a period of fifteen (15) days from the date on which the order copy is made ready, before the learned District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, Nannilam, Tiruvarur District, on condition that the petitioner shall 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 respondent police or the police officer who intends to arrest or to the satisfaction of the said Magistrate, on further condition 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 Page No.4 of 7
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 reported in [(2005)AIR SCW 5560];
[f] If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of B.N.S.
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SUNDER MOHAN, J.
skr To
1. The Inspector of Police, Nanilam Police Station, Tiruvarur.
2. The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court, Chennai.
3. Learned District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, Nannilam, Tiruvarur District.
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