S.Bala Murugan v. State Represented By

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 18.03.2024

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN S.Bala Murugan ..Petitioner Vs.

State represented by The Inspector of Police, Sathangadu Police Station, Avadi Police District, Thiruvallur District.

(Crime No.58 of 2024). ...Respondent PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 439 of Cr.P.C. praying to enlarge the petitioner on bail in Crime No.58 of 2024 on the file of the respondent police.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Dineshkumar For Respondent : Mr.L.Baskaran Govt. Advocate (Crl. Side)

ORDER

The petitioner, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 12.02.2024 for the offences registered by the respondent Police under 1/4

Sections 341, 294(b), 323, 427, 336, 392, 397 and 506(ii) of IPC in Crime No.58 of 2024 on the file of the respondent, seeks bail. 2.The case of the prosecution is that on 12.02.2024, the petitioner along with other accused waylaid the defacto complainant and snatched a sum of Rs.1,000/- from and also thrown stones and soda bottles on the general public.

3.The learned Government Advocate (crl.side) raised one objection stating that there is one previous case against the petitioner. 4.But however, taking all the factors into consideration and the period of incarceration, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner subject to the following conditions: 5.Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on condition to 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 learned Judicial Magistrate, Thiruvottiyur 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 2/4

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 229A IPC.

18.03.2024 vkr To 1.The Judicial Magistrate, Thiruvottiyur.

2. The Central Prison, Puzhal.

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C.V.KARTHIKEYAN.

J.

vkr 3.The Inspector of Police, Sathangadu Police Station, Avadi, Thiruvallur District.

4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras. 18.03.2024 4/4