Munusamy v. State Rep. By

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 12.05.2021

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.KANNAMMAL Crl.O.P.No.8360 of 2021 Munusamy .. Petitioner Vs.

The State rep. by The Inspector of Police Singarapettai Police Station, Krishnagiri Taluk and District.

Crime No.59 of 2021 .. Respondent Prayer: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 438 of Criminal Procedure Code, praying to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of his arrest in Crime No.59 of 2021 pending on the file of the respondent.

For Petitioner : Mr.E.Kannadasan For Respondent : Mr.T.Shunmugarajeswaran Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

O R D E R

(The case has been heard through video conference) The petitioner, who apprehends arrest for the alleged offences under Sections 294(b), 323, 324, 506(i) of IPC, in Crime No.59 of 2021, on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail. 2.The case of the prosecution is that in a wordy quarrel, the petitioner along with the other accused is alleged to have attacked the defacto complainant and thereby caused injuries to him. 3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner did not commit any offence as alleged by the prosecution and he has been falsely implicated in this case. Hence, he prays for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner. 4.The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) would submit that now injured has been discharged from the hospital.

5. Considering the above facts and circumstances of the case and also considering the fact that now injured has been discharged from the hospital, this Court is 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 on which the order copy made ready, before the learned District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, Uthangarai 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 learned Magistrate concerned, failing which this petition for anticipatory bail shall stand dismissed and on further condition that:

[a] the petitioner and the sureties shall affix his 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 as and when required for interrogation.

[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 229A IPC.

-sd/- 12/05/2021 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 DISTRICT MUNSIF CUM JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE, UTHANGARAI 2 THE CHIEF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE KRISHNAGIRI(FOR INFORMATION) 3 THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE, SINGARAPETTAI POLICE STATION, KRISHNAGIRI DISTRICT.

4 THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR HIGH COURT, MADRAS.

CC to M/S.E.KANNADASAN Advocate on payment of necessary charges Sr.6172 CRL OP.8360/2021 Date :12/05/2021 RVR 01/06/2021