Revathi v. State Rep. By
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 24.05.2023
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SATHI KUMAR SUKUMARA KURUP Revathi ... Petitioner Vs.
State Rep. by The Inspector of Police Kannamangalam Police Station Tiruvannamalai District Crime No.259 of 2023 ... Respondent PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 439 of Cr.P.C., pleased to enlarge the Petitioner on bail pending in Crime No.259 of 2023 on the file of the respondent police.
For Petitioner : Mr.S.L.Venkatesan For Respondent : Mr.L.Baskaran Government Advocate (Crl. Side) 1/6
O R D E R
The Petitioner, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 14.05.2023 for the offences punishable under Sections 4(1)(a) read with 4(1-A) ii of Tamilnadu Prohibition Act in Crime No.259 of 2023 on the file of the Respondent Police, seeks bail.
2. The case of the Prosecution is that on 14.05.2023, the Petitioner was found in possession of 40 litres of Illicit arrack in two lorry tubes, each containing 20 litres. Hence, this complaint.
3. The learned Counsel appearing for the Petitioner would submit that the Petitioner is an innocent person and she has been falsely implicated in this case. He would further submit that the Petitioner is in judicial custody from 14.05.2023. Therefore, he prays for grant of bail to the Petitioner.
4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the Respondent vehemently opposed for grant of bail to the petitioner stating that there are three previous cases pending against the Petitioner. 2/6
5. Heard the learned counsel for the Petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) and perused the materials available on record including the First Information Report.
6. Considering the above facts and circumstances and also considering the period of incarceration suffered by the Petitioner, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the Petitioner with certain conditions:
7. Accordingly, the Petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on her 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 Judicial Magistrate, Arni, and on further condition that: (a) the sureties shall affix their photographs and left thumb impression in the surety bond and the learned Judicial / Metropolitan Magistrate may obtain a copy of their Aadhar card or voter identity card or driving license or PAN card or Bank pass Book with photo affixed and attested by Bank Manager to ensure their identity; (b) the Petitioner shall report before the respondent Police everyday at 10.30 a.m., until further orders; 3/6
(c) the Petitioner shall not influence, threaten or coerce the 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 Investigation Officer shall exercise the discretion to cancel the bail by approaching the Court of the learned Judicial Magistrate/Trial Court. (f) the learned Judicial Magistrate/Trial Court shall on application for cancellation of bail bond by the Investigation Officer shall pass appropriate orders as though bail granted by the learned Judicial Magistrate/Trial Judge himself/herself 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.
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To
1. Judicial Magistrate, Arni, 2.The Inspector of Police Kannamangalam Police Station Tiruvannamalai District
3. Central Prison, Vellore
4. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.
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SATHI KUMAR SUKUMARA KURUP ,J.
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