S.Vasudevan v. State Rep By The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 12.02.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN

1. S.Vasudevan

2. S.Akash ... Petitioners/A1 & A2 Vs.

The State represented by, The Inspector of Police, K-10, Koyambedu Police Station, Chennai.

(Crime No.47 of 2025).

... Respondent PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 483 of BNSS, pleased to enlarge the petitioners on bail, in connection with the Crime No.47 of 2025, pending investigation on the file of the respondent Police. For Petitioners : Mr.P.Muthamizh Selvakumar For Respondent : Mr.Leonard Arul Joseph Selvam Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

O R D E R

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed by the petitioners, who were arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 24.01.2025, seeking bail in Crime No.47 of 2025 registered for the offence under Sections 278, 296(b), 132 and 1/5

351(2) of BNS Act, 1985.

2. The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner and other accused were in possession of 850 Nos. of Tydol tablets.

3. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioners submitted that the petitioners are innocent persons and they have been falsely implicated in this case. He also submitted that the petitioners are in custody from 24.01.2025 and they are ready to abide by any stringent conditions that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, he prayed for grant of bail to the petitioners.

4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police reiterated the prosecution case and on instructions submitted that there are no previous cases against these petitioners.

5. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioners and the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for the respondent Police and perused the materials available on record.

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6. Considering the period of incarceration, the fact that there are no previous cases against the petitioners and that since, their further custody is not required for the purpose of investigation, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioners with certain conditions.

7. Accordingly, the petitioners are ordered to be released on bail on their executing a bond for a sum of Rs.15,000/- (Rupees Fifteen Thousand only) each with two sureties, each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned V Metropolitan Magistrate, 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 petitioners shall report before the respondent Police, everyday at 10.30 a.m., until further orders; [c] the petitioners shall not abscond either during investigation or trial;

[d] the petitioners 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 petitioners in accordance with law as if the 3/5

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];

[f] If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 B.N.S.

12.02.2025 ars To

1. The V Metropolitan Magistrate, Egmore.

2. The Inspector of Police, K-10, Koyambedu Police Station, Chennai.

3. The Superintendent, Sub-Jail, Saidapet.

4. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

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SUNDER MOHAN., J.

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