Thangamani v. State Rep. By

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 21.08.2024

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE P.DHANABAL Thangamani ... Petitioner Vs.

The State represented by, The Inspector of Police, Kariyalur Police Station, Kallakurichi District, (Crime No. 157 of 2024).

... Respondent PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 483 of B.N.S.S., pleased to enlarge the petitioner on bail, concerned in Crime No. 157 of 2024 on the file of the respondent Police.

For Petitioner : Mr.V.Gunasekar For Respondent : Mr.S.Vinothkumar Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

O R D E R

The petitioner, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 01.07.2024, for the alleged offences punishable under Sections 4(1-A), 4(1)(aaa) of TNP Act in Crime No.157 of 2024, on the file of the respondent 1/5

police, seeks bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner was found in illegal possession of 110 litres of illicit arrack. Hence the case.

3. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an innocent person and he has been falsely implicated in this case. He has not committed any offence as alleged in the FIR. He would further submit that the petitioner was arrested and is in judicial custody for more than 50 days and is ready to abide by any conditions that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, he prayed bail for the petitioner.

4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police submitted that the petitioner was found in illegal possession of 110 litres of illicit arrack. He further submitted that the petitioner has one previous case, similar in nature, pending against him, and thereby, he strongly opposed to grant bail to the petitioner.

5. Heard both sides and perused the materials available on record 2/5

including the First Information Report.

6. Considering the nature of offence and the quantity involved and considering the period of incarceration undergone by the petitioner and also considering that the petitioner has one previous case, in which, he has been released on bail and also considering all others factors, I am inclined to grant bail to the petitioner, subject to certain conditions.

7. Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on his 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 Judicial Magistrate, Sankarapuram, and on further conditions that:- [a] the petitioner shall report before the Attur Police Station, Salem District, everyday at 10.30 a.m., until further orders. [b] the petitioner shall not commit any offences of similar nature. [c] the petitioner shall not abscond either during investigation or trial. [d] the petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witness either during investigation or trial.

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[e] 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].

[f] If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 BNS.

21.08.2024 drl To 1.The Judicial Magistrate, Sankarapuram.

2.The Inspector of Police, Kariyalur Police Station, Kallakurichi District, 3.The Superintendent, Central Prison, Cuddalore.

4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

P.DHANABAL, J.

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