Ravi v. State Rep By

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED 22.11.2021

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE T.V.THAMILSELVI CRL.O.P.No. 22097 of 2021 Ravi ... Petitioner

Versus

State represented by, The Inspector of Police, Prohibition Enforcement Wing, Thiruppathur, Thiruppathur District.

(Vellore District) (Crime No.652 of 2021) ... Respondent Prayer:-Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure seeking to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of his arrest in Crime No.652 of 2021, on the file of the respondent police.

For Petitioner : Mr.E.Kannadasan For Respondent : Mr.N.S.Suganthan Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

ORDER

The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the alleged offence under Sections 4(1)(a), 4(1)(h) of Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act in Crime No.652 of 2021, on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail.

2. It is the case of the prosecution that the petitioner was found in illegal possession of 74 Nos. Brandy bottles (each 180ml.), 13 Nos. of King Fisher Beer bottles and 25 Nos. of Jingaro Beer Bottles (each 650 ml.). Hence, the complaint.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submit that the petitioner is innocent and he has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution. However, on instructions, the learned counsel further submitted that the petitioner, on his own volition,

is ready and willing to contribute a sum of Rs.10,000/- to the credit of the Registered Advocate Clerk Association, Thiruppathur District that may be imposed by this Court Hence, he prays for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondent submitted that the petitioner was found in illegal possession of 74 Nos. Brandy bottles (each 180ml.), 13 Nos. of King Fisher Beer bottles and 25 Nos. of Jingaro Beer Bottles (each 650 ml.). He further submits that there is one previous case pending against the petitioner. Hence, he vehemently opposed for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

5.Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and also considering the submission made by the learned Government Advocate, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner with certain conditions.

6. Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on his appearance before the learned Judicial Magistrate-II, Thiruppathur, on condition that the petitioner shall execute bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten thousand only) with two sureties 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 is directed to deposit a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only), to the credit of the Registered Advocate Clerk Association, Thiruppathur District, within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order and shall produce the said receipt before the Court below. [b] the petitioner and the sureties shall affix his photograph 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.

[c] the petitioner is directed to 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 -sd/- 22/11/2021 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.II, THIRUPPATHUR 2 THE CHIEF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE VELLORE [FOR INFORMATION] 3 THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE, PROHIBITION ENFORCEMENT WING, TIRUPPATHUR, TIRUPPATHUR DISTRICT.

VELLORE DISTRICT.

4 THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR HIGH COURT, MADRAS.

5 THE REGISTERED ADVOCATE CLERK ASSOCIATION, THIRUPPATHUR DISTRICT +1 CC to M/S. E.KANNADASAN Advocate on payment of necessary charges SR.No.13205 CRL OP.22097/2021 Date :22/11/2021 APN 26/11/2021