Venkatesan v. State By, The Sub Inspector Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 27.02.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE Mr. JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN Crl.O.P.No.5247 of 2025 Venkatesan

...Petitioner/Accused

Vs.

State represented by Sub Inspector of Police Cheyyar Police Station Tiruvannamalai District (Cr.No.77 of 2025)

...Respondent/Complainant

Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of BNSS, 2023, to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner in the event of the arrest of petitioner by police for the reasons stated in the petition, in connection with the case in crime No.77 of 2025 on the file of the respondent police. For Petitioner :

Mr.A. Anbharasu For Respondent :

Mr. Leonard Arul Joseph Selvam Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

O R D E R

The petitioner/accused, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 303(2), 326(a) of BNS, 2023, and Section 21(5) of Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act, 1957, in Crime No.77 of 2025 on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail.

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2. The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner has illegally transported quarter unit of river sand in a bullock cart, without any permit. Hence, the case.

3. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is innocent and he has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution; that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required in this case; and that no previous case is pending against the petitioner and hence, prayed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

4. Learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side), appearing for the respondent police, would submit that the contraband has been seized; and that no previous case is pending against the petitioner.

5. Heard both sides and perused the materials available on record.

6. Considering the nature of allegations, the fact that the contraband has been seized and no previous case is pending against the petitioner and since the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of investigation, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner on certain conditions.

7. Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on his appearance, within a period of fifteen (15) days from the date on which the order copy was made ready, before the learned 2/4

Judicial Magistrate, Cheyyar, 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 Aadhaar 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 269 of B.N.S.

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SUNDER MOHAN,J.

gya To 1.The Judicial Magistrate Cheyyar 2.The Sub Inspector of Police Cheyyar Police Station Tiruvannamalai District 3.The Public Prosecutor High Court of Madras 27.02.2025 4/4