Mohammed Salman v. Inspector Of Police

G.CHANDRASEKHARAN, J.

The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the alleged offences under Section 379 of IPC in Crime No.123 of 2023 on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in this case. Apprehending arrest in Crime No.123 of 2023 registered for the offences under Section 379 of IPC, this petition is filed by the petitioner.

3. In response, learned Government Advocate (Criminal side) submitted that de-facto complainant's motor cycle bearing registation No. TN 38 CW 7213 was stolen at night on 20.02.2023 from his house. A1 was arrested and remanded to judicial custody. The vehicle was recovered. The allegation against the petitioner is that he has assisted A1.

4. Considering the fact that stolen vehicle was recovered, A1 was arrested and allegation against the petitioner is that he had

only assisted A1, this court is of the view that custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not necessary and 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 on which the order copy made ready, before the learned Judicial Magistrate No.II, Coimbatore, on condition that the petitioner shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five 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, 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 Magistrate may obtain a copy of their Aadhar card or Bank pass Book to ensure their identity.

[b] the petitioner shall report before the respondent police everyday at 10.00 a.m., until further orders;

[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 Court himself as laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in P.K.Shaji vs. State of Kerala [(2005)AIR SCW 5560].

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

18.07.2023 mpl

G.CHANDRASEKHARAN, J.

mpl 18.07.2023