Sindhu Alias Chitra v. The State Rep. By
M. NIRMAL KUMAR , J.
Today, the matter is listed under the caption "For Being Mentioned" at the instance of the learned counsel for petitioner. 2.It is submitted that in the cause title of the order dated 20.03.2025, the petitioner's name has been wrongly mentioned as 'Sindhu' instead of 'Sindhu @ Chitra'.
3.The Registry is directed to carry out the correction and issue fresh copy of the order dated 20.03.2025.
4.The time is extended by two weeks to execute sureties. The issue is clarified, accordingly.
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M. NIRMAL KUMAR , J.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 20.03.2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN CRL OP NO. 8091 of 2025 Sindhu Petitioner Vs The State Rep by, The Inspector of Police, Tirupattur Town Police Station, Tirupattur District.
(Crime No.393 of 2024) Respondent Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 to enlarge the petitioner/Accused on anticipatory bail in the event of arrest in Crime No. 393 of 2024 pending on the file of the respondent police.
For petitioner:
Mr.K Sathish Kumar For Respondent:
Mr.S.Santhosh Government Advocate (Crl.Side)
ORDER
The petitioner, who apprehend arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 6(1)(a) and 7(1)(a) of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956, in Crime No.393 of 2024, on the file of the respondent police, seek anticipatory bail. 3/8
2.
The case of the prosecution is that, the petitioner is running a Saloon & Spa under and name and style of Lavender Saloon and Amata Spa, where it is alleged that prostitution is being conducted. 3.
The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that petitioner is an innocent person and she has been falsely implicated in this case; that the petitioner is ready to produce solvent sureties and to abide by any conditions that may be imposed by this Court and also undertakes to appear and to cooperate for the investigation, and prayed for anticipatory bail to the petitioner. 4.
The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police while opposing for grant of bail to the petitioner, reiterated the prosecution case and on instruction submitted that there are no previous cases against the petitioner.
5.
6.Taking note of the facts and circumstances of the case, nature of allegations, submissions made by the learned counsels on either side, the fact that the petitioner has no bad antecedents and since, custodial interrogation is not required for the purpose of investigation, this Court is 4/8
inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner with certain conditions. 6.
Accordingly, 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 of receipt of a copy of this order, before the learned Judicial Magistrate No.I, Tirupattur, Tirupattur District 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, 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 report before the respondent police everyday at 10:30 a.m., until further orders.
[c] the petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witness either during investigation or trial. [d] the petitioner shall not abscond either during investigation or trial.
[e] On breach of any of the aforesaid 5/8
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. .
20.03.2025 vca To:
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The Inspector of Police, Tirupattur Town Police Station, Tirupattur District.
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2.
The Judicial Magistrate No.I, Tirupattur Tirupattur District.
3.
The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court.
SUNDER MOHAN, J.
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