Mathiyalagan v. The State Rep.By

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

Dated : 13.10.2020 CORAM :

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA CRL.O.P.No.16237 of 2020 MATHIYALAGAN ... Petitioner Vs.

The State Rep. By Inspector of Police, Kalappal Police Station, Thiruvarur District.

(Crime No.780/2020) ... Respondent PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition is filed under Section 439 of Criminal Procedure Code to enlarge the petitioner on bail in Crime No.780 of 2020 pending investigation on the file of the respondent. For Petitioner : Mr.Swami Subramanian For Respondent : Mr.T.Shunmugarajeswaran Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

O R D E R

(The case has been heard through video conference) The petitioner, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 29.09.2020 for the offence punishable under Section 379 IPC in Crime No.780 of 2020 on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail.

2.2.The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner was found to be illegally transporting 50 bags of river sand in TATA Ace, without any permit or valid license.

3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is an innocent and he has been falsely implicated in this case. On instruction, he would further submit that taking into consideration of the Covid pandemic situation, the petitioner without prejudice to his defence, is prepared to make considerable donation to any charitable Organization or Association, and that the petitioner has been suffering incarceration from 29.09.2020. 4.The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) would vehemently oppose stating that the petitioner was found to be illegally transporting half unit of river sand in fifty cement bags by using TATA Ace without any valid permit and license. He would further submit that the petitioner has got no previous cases to his credit.

5.In order to curb the illegal sand mining activities and taking into consideration the voluntary submission made by the petitioner offering to donate/pay considerable amount to any charitable organization or association this Court is of the opinion that the petitioner shall be directed to make a payment / donation for a sum of Rs.7,500/- (Rupees Seven Thousand Five Hundred Only) to the"Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund, Indian Overseas Bank, Secretariat Branch, Chennai SB.A/c.

No.117201000000070, IFSC Code.

No.IOBA0001172" and on such payment and production of proof, he shall be released on bail on further condition to execute a bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Ten Thousand only) with two sureties each for a likesum to the satisfaction of the the learned Judicial Magistrate No.I, Mannargudi, Thiruvarur District, and on further conditions that;

(a) Merely, because the petitioner deposits 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. (b) the petitioner on his release from prison, shall report before the respondent police everyday at 10.30 a.m. until further orders.

(c) the sureties shall affix their photographs and Left Thumb Impression in the surety bond and the learned Magistrate may obtain a copy of their Aadhar card or Bank pass Book to ensure their identity; (d) the petitioner shall not commit any offences of similar nature;

(e) the petitioner shall not abscond either during investigation or trial;

(f) the petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witness either during investigation or trial;

(g) on breach of any of the aforesaid conditions, the learned Judicial 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];

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

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

-sd/- 13/10/2020 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.

TO 1 THE JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE, NO.I, MANNARGUDI, THIRUVARUR DISTRICT.

2 THE CHIEF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE THIRUVARUR(FOR INFORMATION) 3 THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR HIGH COURT, MADRAS.

4 INSPECTOR OF POLICE, KALAPPAL POLICE STATION, THIRUVARUR DISTRICT.

5 THE OFFICER INCHARGE, SUB JAIL, THIRUTHURAIPOONDI.

6 THE CHIEF MINISTERS PUBLIC RELIEF FUND, INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK, SECRETARIAT BRANCH, CHENNAI SB.A/C. NO.117201000000070, IFSC CODE. NO.IOBA0001172 CC to M/S.SWAMI SUBRAMANIAN Advocate on payment of necessary charges CRL OP.16237/2020 Date :13/10/2020 RVR 14/10/2020