Thirumalai Vasan v. State, Rep. By

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 03.09.2020

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA Crl.O.P.No.13557 of 2020 Thirumalai Vasan ... Petitioner Vs.

The Inspector of Police, Civil Supply CID, CSCID Wing Krishnagiri District.

(Crime No.64 of 2020) ... Respondent Prayer: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 438 Cr.P.C., praying to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of his arrest by the respondent police in Crime No.64 of 2020, on the file of the respondent police.

For Petitioner : Mr.C.Samivel For Respondent : Mr.M.Mohamed Riyaz, Additional Public Prosecutor

O R D E R

(The case has been heard through video conference) The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the alleged offences punishable under Sections 6(4) of TNSC(RDCS) order 1982 r/w 7(1) (a), (ii) of E.C Act 1955 in Crime No.64 of 2020, on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner was found in possession of 500 Kgs of PDS rice . Hence, the complaint.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is an innocent person and he has been falsely implicated in this case. On instruction, he would further submit that the petitioner is prepared to deposit some considerable amount to any charitable organization or association without prejudice to his contention and prayed for grant of anticipatory bail.

4. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondent submitted that the petitioner was found in possession of 500 Kgs of PDS rice. He further submitted that one previous case is pending against the petitioner. Hence, he opposed for grant of

anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

5. Taking note of the facts and circumstances, this Court is of the opinion that the petitioner is directed to deposit a sum of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Thirty Thousand only) as non refundable deposit to The Commissioner, Krishnagiri Municipality (for the purpose of Amma Unavagam) without prejudice to his rights and contentions before the trial Court.

6. Merely, because the petitioner has deposited the said amount, it would not amount to admission of his guilt. Therefore, it is open to the trial Court to deal with the case independently.

7. Considering the facts and circumstances, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner with certain conditions.

(a) The petitioner is directed to deposit a sum of Rs.25,000/- as non-refundable deposit either through RTGS/NEFT or in cash in favour of The Commissioner, Krishnagiri Municipality (for the purpose of Amma Unavagam) within fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. [*] Thereafter, the petitioner is directed to be released on bail in the event of his arrest or on his appearance and on production of proof of deposit of the above amount before the learned Judicial Magistrate-I,Krishnagiri, on condition that the petitioner shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.

10,000/- (Ten thousand only) with two sureties each for the like sum to the satisfaction of the police officer who intends to arrest, failing which the petition for anticipatory bail shall stand dismissed automatically and on further condition that the petitioner shall also give an letter of undertaking before the respondent/police that the said amount has been paid in respect of particular crime number. [b] the petitioner and the sureties shall affix their photographs and Left Thumb Impression in the surety bond and the respondent/police 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].

[g] If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 229A IPC.

8. With the above directions, this Criminal Original Petition is ordered.

-sd/- 03/09/2020 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.

[*]for being mentioned and two weeks time is extended from the date of receipt of a copy of this order to comply with the conditions. The order conditions imposed by this court shall stand unaltered,as per the order of this court dated 16.09.2020 made in crl.O.P.No.13557 of 2020.

TO [*]1 JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE-I, KRISHNAGIRI 2 THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR HIGH COURT, MADRAS.

3 THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE, CIVIL SUPPLIES CRIME INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT (CSCID WING), KRISHNAGIRI, KRISHNAGIRI DISTRICT, 4 THE COMMISSIONER KRISHNGIRI MUNICIPALITY [FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMMA UNAVAGAM] CC to M/S. C.SAMIVEL Advocate on payment of necessary charges CRL OP.13557/2020 Date :03/09/2020 RD 15/09/2020 RD 16/09/2020