Veeramani v. The Sub-Inspector Of Police
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
Dated : 17.07.2020
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA Crl.O.P.No.10677 of 2020 1.Veeramani ... Petitioners 2.Kavisankar Vs.
The State represented by, ... Respondent The Sub Inspector of Police, Aladi Police Station, Cuddalore District, Crime No.471/2020.
PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 438 of Criminal Procedure Code to enlarge the petitioners on anticipatory bail in the event of arrest pending investigation in Crime No.471 of 2020 on the file of the respondent police.
For Petitioners : Mr.S.Saravana Kumar For Respondent : Mr.M.Mohamed Riyaz Additional Public Prosecutor
ORDER
(The case has been heard through video conference) The petitioners, who apprehend arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the alleged offences punishable under Sections 379 and 430 of IPC r/w 21(1) of Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act 1957 in Crime No.471 of 2020, on the file of the respondent police, seek anticipatory bail.
2. It is the case of the prosecution that the petitioners have transported pebbles in two lorries without any valid license. Hence, the complaint.
3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioners would submit that the petitioners are an innocent person and they have been falsely implicated in this case. On instruction, he would further submit that the petitioners are prepared to deposit considerable amount to any charitable organization or association without prejudice to their contention and prayed for grant of anticipatory bail.
4. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondent submitted that the petitioners have transported pebbles in two lorries. He further submitted that two JCBs' were also seized by the respondent Police and there is no previous case pending against the petitioners.
5. It is seen that there is no previous case pending against the petitioners and in order to curb the illegal sand mining activities, this Court is of the opinion that the petitioners are directed to deposit a sum of Rs.20,000/- (Rupees Twenty Thousand only) each as non refundable deposit to 'The Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund', Indian Overseas Bank, SB.A/c. No.117201000000070, IFSC Code. No.IOBA0001172 without prejudice to his rights and contentions before the trial Court.
6. Merely, because the petitioners have deposited the said amount, it would not amount to admission of their guilt. Therefore, it is open to the trial Court to deal with the case independently.
7. Taking note of the facts and circumstances, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners with certain conditions.
(a) The petitioners are directed to deposit a sum of Rs.20,000/- (Rupees Twenty thousand only) each as non-refundable deposit either through RTGS/NEFT or in cash in favour of 'The Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund', Indian Overseas Bank, SB.A/c.
No.117201000000070, IFSC Code. No.IOBA0001172 within fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Thereafter, the petitioners are directed to be released on bail in the event of his arrest or his appearance and on production of proof of deposit of the above amount and on further condition that the petitioners shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Ten thousand only) each with two sureties each for the like sum to the satisfaction of the police officer who intends to arrest, failing which the petition for anticipatory bail shall stand dismissed automatically and on further condition that the petitioners shall also give an letter of undertaking before the respondent/police that the said amount has been paid in respect of particular crime number. [b] the petitioners and the sureties shall affix their photographs and Left Thumb Impression in the surety bond and the respondent/police may obtain a copy of their Aadhar card or Bank pass Book to ensure their identity.
[c] the petitioners shall report before the respondent police at 10.30 a.m., every Monday and Friday until further orders. [d] the petitioners shall not tamper with evidence or witness either during investigation or trial.
[e] the petitioners 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 petitioners in accordance with law as if the conditions have been imposed and the petitioners 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 absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 229A IPC.
8. With the above directions, this Criminal Original Petition is ordered.
9. For reporting compliance, post on 07.08.2020. -sd/- 17/07/2020 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.II, VIRUDHACHALAM, CUDDALORE DISTRICT.
2 THE CHIEF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE CUDDALORE. [FOR INFORMATION] 3 THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR HIGH COURT, MADRAS.
4 THE SUB-INSPECTOR OF POLICE ALADI POLICE STATION, CUDDALORE DISTRICT.
5 THE CHIEF MINISTERS PUBLIC RELIEF FUND, INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK, SB.A/C. NO.
117201000000070, IFSC CODE. NO.IOBA0001172 CC to M/S.S.SARAVANAKUMAR Advocate on payment of necessary charges CRL OP.10677/2020 Date :17/07/2020 TA-30/07/2020