Lalitha v. State Rep By

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 22.03.2022

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE Dr. JUSTICE G.JAYACHANDRAN Crl.O.P.No.5978 of 2022 Lalitha .. Petitioner Vs.

State rep. by The Inspector of Police, Arakkonam Taluk Police Station, Ranipet District.

(Crime No.61 of 2022) .. Respondent PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition has been filed under Section 439 of Cr.P.C praying to enlarge the petitioner/accused on bail pending investigation in Crime No.61 of 2022 on the file of respondent police.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Prathap Kumar For Respondent : M/s.G.V.Kasthuri Additional Public Prosecutor ********

ORDER

The petitioner, who was arrested on 24.02.2022 for the offences punishable under Sections 4(1)(a), 4(1-A) of T.N.P. Act of IPC in Crime No.61 of 2022, on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail.

2.The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner was arrested for illegal possession of 12 brandy bottles on 24.02.2022.

3. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the respondent.

4. Considering the above fact, this Court grants bail to the petitioner herein and she is ordered to be released on bail subject to the following conditions;

(a) The petitioner shall deposit a sum of Rs.10,000/- to the credit of Crime No.61 of 2022 and execute a bond for a sum of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only) with two sureties, each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial Magistrate, Arakkonam.

(b) the sureties shall affix their photographs and Left Thumb Impression in the surety bond and the learned Magistrate may obtain a copy of their Aadhar Card or Bank Pass Book to ensure their identity; (c) the petitioner is directed to report before the Investigating Officer daily at 10.30 a.m. until further orders. (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 Judicial 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.

-sd/- 22/03/2022 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, ARAKKONAM.

2 THE CHIEF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE VELLORE DISTRICT [FOR INFORMATION] 3 THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE ARRAKONAM TALUK POLICE STATION, RANIPET DISTRICT.

4 THE SUPERINTENDENT, CENTRAL PRISON (WOMEN), VELLORE.

5 THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR HIGH COURT, MADRAS.

+1CC to M/S.R.PRATHAP KUMAR Advocate on payment of necessary charges SR.No.4304 CRL OP.5978/2022 Date :22/03/2022 CSK 22/03/2022