Suman v. The State Rep. By The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 20-03-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN Suman S/o.Ponnusami No.5/4C, Pudupet P.K.Puram Post Roosa Way Palyakrishnapuram Rusha Campas, Vellore 632 209 Petitioner(s)/A3 Vs The State Rep. by The Inspector of Police K.V.Kuppam Police Station, Vellore District.

Crime No. 50 of 2025 Respondent(s) PRAYER Petition under Section 482 of BNSS, to enlarge the Petitioner on bail in the event of arrest in Crime No. 50 of 2025, pending investigation, on the file of respondent police.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.K.Sathish Kumar For Respondent(s):

Mr.S.Santhosh Government Advocate (Crl. Side) 1/6

ORDER

The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Section 12 of Tamil Nadu Gaming and Police Laws Act 1930 (Amendment) 2021 Act r/w.Section 132, 351(2),in Crime No.50 of 2025, on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail. 2.The case of the prosecution is that, on16.03.2025, the petitioner/A3 along with other accused was playing cards illegally. 3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is innocent; that he has been falsely implicated in this case and prayed for anticipatory bail for the petitioner.

4.Learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondent police, while opposing the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, reiterated the prosecution case and submitted that there is one previous case against the petitioner.

5.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondent police and 2/6

perused the materials available on record.

6.Taking note of the facts and circumstances of the case, nature of allegations, submissions made by the learned counsels on either side, the petitioner was released on bail in previous case, and since, custodial interrogation is not required for the purpose of investigation, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner with 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 days from the date on which the order copy made ready, before the learned Judicial Magistrate, Katpadi, Vellore District, on condition that the petitioner shall execute a separate bond for a sum of Rs.

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 am., 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 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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To 1.The Judicial Magistrate, Katpadi, Vellore District.

2.The Inspector of Police K.V.Kuppam Police Station, Vellore District.

3.The Public Prosecutor High Court, Chennai.

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SUNDER MOHAN J.

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