K.Nagaraj v. The State Rep. By
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
Dated : 20.05.2021 CORAM :
THE HON'BLE Mr. JUSTICE V.SIVAGNANAM CRL.O.P.No.9382 of 2021 K.Nagaraj ... Petitioner Vs.
The State rep by:- The Inspector of Police, Ulundurpet Police Station, Kallakurichi District.
(Crime No.305 of 2021) ... Respondent PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 438 of Criminal Procedure Code to grant anticipatory bail in the event of his arrest in Crime No.305 of 2021 pending on the file of Respondent Police.
For Petitioner : Mr.Krishnasamy Chinnasamy For Respondent : Mr.J.C.Durairaj Government Advocate (Crl. Side)
O R D E R
(The case has been heard through video conference) The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of respondent police for the offences punishable under Section 379 of IPC in Crime No.305 of 2021, on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail.
2. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the false complaint has been lodged against the petitioner and they have not connected with the crime as alleged by the prosecution. Hence, he prays to grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.
3. The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondent police would vehemently oppose to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner. No previous case pending against the petitioner.
4. This Court considered the submissions made by the learned counsel for all the parties concerned and also perused the F.I.R.
5. The Supreme Court has laid down the law regarding grant of anticipatory bail in the case of Gurbaksh Singh Vs. State (AIR 1980 SC 1632) and considering the fact that the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not necessary and the fact that there is no apprehension that the petitioner may abscond, the petitioner is granted anticipatory bail in the event of arrest or on his appearance, before the learned Judicial Magistrate No.I, Ulundurpet, on condition that the petitioner shall execute own bond for a sum of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees twenty five thousand only) to the satisfaction of the respondent police or the police officer who intends to arrest or to the satisfaction of the said Magistrate, within a period of one month from the date of normal functioning of the Court below, and further condition that:
[a] the petitioner shall make themselves available for interrogation by a police officer as and when required; [b] the petitioner shall not, directly or indirectly, make any inducement, threat or promise to any person acquainted with the facts of the case so as to dissuade him from disclosing such facts to the Court or to any police officer;
[c] the petitioner shall not leave India without the previous permission of the Court;
[d] the petitioner shall appear before the Court below, whenever required.
[e] the petitioner shall affix their photograph and Left Thumb Impression in the surety bond and the Magistrate may obtain a copy of his Aadhar card or Bank pass Book to ensure their identity. [f] the petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witness either during investigation or trial.
[g] 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].
[h] If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 229A IPC.
-sd/- 20/05/2021 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 JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE, NO.I, ULUNDURPET 2 THE CHIEF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE VILLUPURAM(FOR INFORMATION) 3 THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE, ULUNDURPET POLICE STATION, KALLAKURICHI DISTRICT 4 THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR HIGH COURT, MADRAS.
CC to M/S. KRISHNASAMY CHINNASAMY Advocate on payment of necessary charges CRL OP.9382/2021 Date :20/05/2021 RVR 02/07/2021