Kamaraj v. State Rep.By

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 18.06.2020

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH Crl.O.P No.8968 of 2020 Kamaraj ... Petitioner vs The State represented by The Inspector of Police, Bargur Police Station, Krishnagiri District.

... Respondent PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, to grant Anticipatory Bail to the petitioner in the event of his arrest in Crime No.522 of 2020 pending investigation on the file of the Respondent.

For Petitioners : Mr.E.Kannadasan For Respondent : Mr.M.Mohamed Riyaz Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the alleged offence punishable under Sections 379 of IPC in Crime No.522 of 2020, on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail.

2.The case of the prosecution is that while conducting a prohibition raid by the respondent police, the petitioner has illegally transported quater unit of Bluemetal Stone by using Tractor without any permit or valid licence and it was seized by the respondent police.

3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is innocent and he did not commit any offence as alleged by the prosecution and he has been falsely implicated in this case. Hence, he prays to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner. 4.The learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondent submitted that the quantity involved is quater unit of Bluemetal Stone. The learned counsel further submitted that there is no previous case pending against this petitioner.

5.This Court is of the opinion that the petitioner can be directed to deposit a sum of Rs.2,500/- (Rupees Two Thousand Five Hundred only) as non-refundable deposit to the credit of the Tamil Nadu Advocate Clerk Association, High Court, Madras, without prejudice to their rights and contentions before the trial Court. 6.Merely, because the petitioner had deposited the said amount, it would not amount to admission of his guilt. Therefore, it is open to the trial Court to deal with the case independently. 7.Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner with certain conditions. Accordingly, the petitioner is directed to deposit a sum of Rs.

2,500/- (Rupees Two Thousand Five Hundred only) as non refundable deposit to the credit of the Tamil Nadu Advocate Clerk Association, Madras High Court, Chennai (Indian Bank, High Court Branch, A/c No.484026006, IFSC Code:IDIB000M157) and on such deposit, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on his appearance, within a period of fifteen days from the date on which the order copy made ready, before the learned Judicial Magistrate No.I, Krishnagiri on condition that the petitioner shall execute a separate bond for a sum of Rs.

5,000/- (Rupees five 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 learned Magistrate concerned, failing which, the petition for anticipatory bail shall stand dismissed and on further condition that: [a] the petitioner and 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 deposit a sum of Rs.2,500/- (Rupees Two Thousand Five Hundred only) as non refundable deposit to the credit of the Tamil Nadu Advocate Clerk Association, Madras High Court, Chennai (Indian Bank, High Court Branch, A/c No.484026006, IFSC Code:IDIB000M157).

[c] the petitioner shall report before the respondent police daily at 10.30 a.m for a period of two weeks and thereafter, as and when required for interrogation.

[d] the petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witness either during investigation or trial.

[e] the petitioner shall not abscond either during investigation or trial.

[f] 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]. [g] If the accused thereafter abscond, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 229A IPC.

-sd/- 18/06/2020 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, NO.I, KRISHNAGIRI.

2 THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR HIGH COURT, MADRAS.

3 THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE, BARGUR POLICE STATION, KRISHNAGIRI DISTRICT.

4 THE TAMIL NADU ADVOCATE CLERK ASSOCIATION, MADRAS HIGH COURT, CHENNAI (INDIAN BANK, HIGH COURT BRANCH, A/C NO.484026006, IFSC CODE:IDIB000M157) CC to M/S.E.KANNADASAN Advocate on payment of necessary charges CRL OP.8968/2020 Date :18/06/2020 cs 17/08/2020