Madras High CourtCRL OP/22561/2021granted

Settu v. State Rep By

2021-11-29Honourable Mrs Justice T.V.Thamilselvi4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 29.11.2021

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE T.V.THAMILSELVI CRL.O.P.No.22561 of 2021 Settu ... Petitioner

Versus

State represented by The Inspector of Police, KRP Dam Police Station, Krishnagiri District.

(Crime No.171 of 2021) ... Respondent Prayer:- Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner in the event of his arrest in Crime No.171 of 2021 pending on the file of the respondent.

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 offences under Sections 4(1)(aa), 4 (1-A) in Crime No.171 of 2021, seeks anticipatory bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that on 17.11.2021 the respondent police and his subordinates were in routine patrol duty, on receipt of secrete information they went to Avathanapatti Village near at the house of A1, on seeing the police party two persons were escaped from the place of occurrence, however they were managed and caught hold A1 and another person was escaped from there and the respondent police made search from the house and found 50 bottles of ML Diamond Rum, 130 bottles of ML Block Pearl Brandy, 30 bottles of Honey Bee and 10 bottles of Mens Club and 22 Bottles of King Fishers Beer. Based on his confession statement case was registered against A1 and this petitioner. Hence, the complaint.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution and he has been falsely implicated in this case. Hence, he prays for grant of anticipatory bail.

4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondent submitted that 242 bottles of liquor and 4 previous cases pending against the petitioner. However, he vehemently opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

5. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, 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 No.II, Krishnagiri, on condition that the petitioner shall execute 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 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.5,000/- (Rupees Five Thousand only) to the credit of the Legal Services Authority, Krishnagiri 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 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.

[c] the petitioner is directed to report before the respondent police on every Wednesday and Saturday 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/- 29/11/2021 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, KRISHNAGIRI.

2 THE CHIEF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE KRISHNAGIRI [FOR INFORMATION].

3 THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE, KRP DAM POLICE STATION, KRISHNAGIRI.

4 THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR HIGH COURT, MADRAS.

5 THE OFFICER INCHARGE, LEGAL SERVICE AUTHORITY, KRISHNAGIRI DISTRICT.

6 THE SECRETARY, TAMIL NADU LEGAL SERVICES AUTHORITY HIGH COURT, MADRAS.

+1 CC to M/S.E.KANNADASAN Advocate on payment of necessary charges SR.NO.13664 CRL OP.22561/2021 Date :29/11/2021 JPA 01/12/2021