R.Santha v. State Rep.By Its

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 23.07.2021

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI Crl.O.P.No.12726 of 2021 R.Santha ... Petitioner Vs.

State rep. by The Inspector of Police, Pappireddipatty Police Station, Dharmapuri District.

(Crime No.127 of 2021) ... Respondent Prayer:

Petition filed under Section 438 of Cr.P.C., seeking to enlarge the petitioner on anticipatory bail in the event of arrest by the respondent police in Crime No.127 of 2021 on the file of the respondent police.

For Petitioner : Mr.J.Pradeep For Respondent : Mr.A.Gopinath Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

ORDER

The petitioner who apprehend arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the alleged offence under Sections 4(1)(aa) and 4(1-A) of Tamilnadu Prohibition Act in Cr.No.127 of 2021 on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail. 2.The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner is alleged to have been found in possession of 353 bottles (180 ml. each) of liquor.

3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution and that he has been falsely implicated in the case. The learned counsel, on instructions, further submitted that the petitioner is ready to deposit a sum of Rs.2,00,000/- to the Chief Educational Officer, Dharmapuri District.

4.The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) submitted that there are seventeen previous cases as against the petitioner.

5.Considering the fact that the petitioner is ready to deposit a sum of Rs.2,00,000/- to the Chief Educational Officer, Dharmapuri District, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

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 of receipt of a copy of this order, before the learned Judicial Magistrate, Pappireddipatty, Dharmapuri District, 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 and on further condition that: (a)The petitioner shall make a non-refundable deposit of Rs.

2,00,000/- (Rupees Two Lakhs Only) to the credit of the Chief Educational Officer, Dharmapuri District for the rehabilitation and improvement of the basic needs of the Government Schools in the said District under necessary acknowledgment, without prejudice to his defence before the trial court and submit proof of payment of the said amount before the aforesaid learned Judicial Magistrate, who after perusing the receipt/ acknowledgment shall accept the sureties furnished by the petitioner.

(b)the petitioner and the sureties shall affix their photographs and left thumb impression in the surety bond and the Court concerned may obtain a copy of their Aadhar card or Bank pass Book to ensure their identity;

(c)the petitioner shall report before the respondent police daily at 10.30 a.m. until further orders;

(d)the petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witness either during investigation or trial;

(e)the petitioner 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 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]; and; (g)if the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 229-A IPC.

7.The Chief Educational Officer shall submit the necessary proof with regard to the expenditure incurred and works that were done for the improvement/ rehabilitation of the schools in the District before the Director of School Education as and when such works are completed by utilising the money as ordered by this Court. -sd/- 23/07/2021 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, PAPPIREDDIPATTY.

2 THE CHIEF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE DHARMAPURI DISTRICT [FOR INFORMATION] 3 THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE, PAPPIREDDIPATTY POLICE STATION, DHARMAPURI DISTRICT.

4 THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR HIGH COURT, MADRAS.

5 THE CHIEF EDUCATIONAL OFFICER DHARMAPURI DISTRICT.

CC to M/S.J.PRADEEP Advocate on payment of necessary charges CRL OP.12726/2021 Date :23/07/2021 JPA 28/07/2021