U. Esaikkiyammal v. The State Rep.By, The Inspector Of Police,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 21.04.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN U.Esaikkiyammal

...Petitioner/Accused

Vs.

State rep by The Inspector of Police, Puduchathiram Police Station, Cuddalore District.

(Crime No.42 of 2025) ...

Respondent PRAYER: This criminal original petition has been filed under Section 483 of BNSS to enlarge the petitioners on bail in Crime No.42 of 2025 pending investigation on the file of the respondent police. For Petitioners :

Mr.R.Chakkaravarthy For Respondent :

Mr.Leonard Arul Joseph Selvam Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

ORDER

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed by the petitioner, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 19.02.2025, seeking bail Page No.1 of 6

in Crime No.42 of 2025 registered for the offence under Section 304(2) of BNS, 2023.

2.It is the case of the prosecution that the petitioner had committed theft of 1 sovereign gold bangle from the defacto complainant in a temple festival. Hence, the case.

3.The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is innocent; and that the petitioner is in custody from 19.02.2025 and hence, further custody of the petitioner is not required. 4.Per contra, the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) reiterated the prosecution case and submitted that there are seven previous cases similar of nature pending against the petitioner and she is on bail in those cases.

5.Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

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6.Considering the nature of allegations, period of incarceration, the fact that the petitioner is on bail in the previous cases and since further custody of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of investigation, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner with certain conditions. 7.Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on her executing a bond for a sum of Rs.15,000/- (Rupees Fifteen Thousand only) with two sureties, each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, Parangipettai, and on further conditions that:

[a] 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 6.30 p.m., until further orders;

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

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[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 B.N.S.

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Copy to:

1.The Inspector of Police, Puduchathiram Police Station, Cuddalore District.

2.The District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, Parangipettai. 3.The Superintendent of Prison, Central Prison, Cuddalore.

4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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SUNDER MOHAN, J.

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