M.Sasi @ Sasidharan v. State, Rep. By

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 28.06.2021

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI Crl.O.P.No.10974 of 2021 1.M. Sasi @ Sasidharan 2.Surender ... Petitioners Vs.

The State Represent by The Inspector of Police, Sankar Nagar Police Station, Chennai.

Crime No.398 of 2021.

... Respondent PRAYER: Criminal Original petition has been filed under Section 438 of Cr.P.C, prayed to enlarge the petitioner in the event of his arrest in Cr.No.398 of 2021 pending investigation on the file of the respondent Police.

For Petitioner : Mr.R. Sasikumar For Respondent : Mr.A.Gopinath Government Advocate (Crl side)

ORDER

(This case has been heard through video conference) The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the alleged offence under Sections 4(1)(g), 4(1-A) of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act, 1937 in Cr.No.398 of 2021, on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail.

2.The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner along with other accused were found in possession of 100 litres of ID arrack and the same was seized by the respondent police. 3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution and he has been falsely implicated in this case. However, on instructions, the learned counsel further submitted that the petitioner, on his own volition, are ready and willing to contribute a sum of Rs.25,000/- for the purpose of improving and maintaining the Government Schools.

4.The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) opposed the anticipatory bail application by stating that the petitioner was found in possession of 100 litres of ID arrack. 5.Considering facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made by either side, I am inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

6. Taking into consideration the submissions advanced on behalf of the petitioner and also the fact that the petitioner has willfully and on his own volition agreed to pay cost to any charitable institution as imposed by this Court, 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 -II, Tambaram 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.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty five Thousand only) in favour of Commissioner, Corporation, Chennai for improvement of Corporation Schools for the rehabilitation and improvement of the basic needs of the Government Schools in Chennai under necessary acknowledgement, without prejudice to his defence before the trial Court and submit the proof of payment of the said amount before the aforesaid learned Judicial Magistrate, who after perusing the challan/ 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., for a period of two weeks and thereafter as and when required. (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. -sd/- 28/06/2021 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.II, TAMBARAM.

2 THE CHIEF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE CHENGALPET [FOR INFORMATION] 3 THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE, SANKAR NAGAR POLICE STATION, CHENNAI.

4 THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR HIGH COURT, MADRAS.

THE COMMISSIONER, CORPORATION, CHENNAI.

CC to M/S.R.SASIKUMAR Advocate on payment of necessary charges CRL OP.10974/2021 Date :28/06/2021 MK:16/07/2021