Karthick v. Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 28.04.2023

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA Karthick ... Petitioner Vs.

State rep. by the The Inspector of Police Peelamedu Police Station Coimbatore District (Crime No.193 of 2023) ... Respondent PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 439 of Cr.P.C., pleased to enlarge the petitioner on bail in connection with Crime No.193 of 2023 on the file of the respondent.

For Petitioner : Mr.V.Sakkarapani For Respondent : Mr. C.E.Pratap Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

O R D E R

The petitioner, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 28.03.2023, for the offences punishable under Sections 8(c) r/w 20(b)(ii)(B), 25 and 29(1) of NDPS Act, in Crime No.193 of 2023 on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail.

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2. The case of the prosecution is that on 26.03.2023 the petitioner along with other accused was found in possession of 3.100 grams of Ganja. Hence, the case.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is an innocent person and a false case has been foisted against him. He would further submit that the petitioner has been in judicial custody from 28.03.2023 and without prejudice to his rights and defence, the petitioner is ready and willing to deposit a sum of Rs.25,000/- to any welfare scheme run by the Government as may be directed by this Court and hence, he prayed for grant of bail to the petitioner.

4. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) for the respondent vehemently opposed to grant bail to the petitioner stating that the petitioner along with other accused was found in possession of 3.100 grams of Ganja and he has got two previous cases.

5. Heard the learned Counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) and perused the materials available on record including the FIR.

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6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side and the period of incarceration undergone by the petitioner, this Court is inclined to grant of bail to the petitioner with certain conditions.

7. Accordingly, the petitioner is directed to make a non-refundable deposit of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only) by way of RTGS/NEFT to the credit of "M/s.The Tamil Nadu Juvenile Justice Fund, Account Number : 358001000000671, IFSC Code : IOBA0001288, MICR:600020073, Indian Overseas Bank, SME Kilpauk Branch, 20, Ormes Road, Kilplauk, Chennai-600 010", without prejudice to his rights and contentions before the trial Court, on such deposit and production of proof, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on his executing 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 learned Additional District Judge/Presiding Officer, Special Court for Essential Commodities Act Case, Coimbatore, 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;

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[b] the petitioner shall report before the respondent police everyday at 10.30 a.m. for a period of four weeks and thereafter, every Saturday at 10.30 a.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; [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 abscond, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 229A IPC.

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To

1. The Additional District Judge/Presiding Officer, Special Court for Essential Commodities Act Case, Coimbatore.

2. The Inspector of Police Peelamedu Police Station Coimbatore District.

3. The Central Prison, Coimbatore.

4. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

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