S. Indrajith v. The Inspector Of Police,

T.V.THAMILSELVI, J.

The petitioner, who apprehends arrest for the alleged offences punishable under Sections 341, 294(b), 323, 324 and 506(ii) IPC in Crime No.65 of 2024 on the file of the respondent/police, seeks anticipatory bail. 2.It is the case of the prosecution that the petitioner holds a Diploma in Computer Science and is currently pursuing studies in Artificial Intelligence and full stack development at Purdue University through Fita Coaching Academy. In order to take a break from their busy work schedule, they attended a party at Radison Blue Hotel on 14.04.2024. During the midnight, a disturbance occurred involving certain individuals who were engaged in a drunken brawl. Unfortunately the petitioner got caught in the middle of the conflict and crossfire between these rival groups. Hence the complaint. 3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that he is innocent and denies the involvement in causing damage or harm during the party. It was actually the other party involved who caused the damage and 1/6

injuries to the opposing side. The petitioner's only intention was to mediate and calm the situation to bring normalcy. He is an innocent and did not use anything or cause damage to the party. He is a law abiding citizen and has not committed any offence as alleged by the complainant. He is ready to abide by any condition that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, the learned counsel prays to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner. 4.The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) vehemently opposed for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner. 5.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) and perused the materials available on record. 6.Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner. 7.Accordingly, the petitioner is directed to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on his appearance, within a period of fifteen days from the date on which the order copy made ready, before the learned XIV Metropolitan 2/6

Magistrate at Egmore, 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 the petitioner, or to the satisfaction of the learned Magistrate concerned, failing which, the petition for anticipatory bail shall stand dismissed and on further condition that:

(a) 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; (b) the petitioner shall appear before the respondent police on every Tuesday at 10.30 a.m. for a period of eight weeks;

(c) the petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witness either during investigation or trial; (d) the petitioner shall not abscond 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 Judge himself as laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court 3/6

in P.K.Shaji Vs. State of Kerala [(2005) AIR SCW 5560]; and;

(f) if the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 229-A IPC.

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T.V.THAMILSELVI, J.

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