Madras High CourtCRL OP/22954/2021granted

K.Ravichandran v. The State, Rep. By

2021-12-01Honourable Mrs Justice T.V.Thamilselvi3 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 01.12.2021

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE T.V.THAMILSELVI CRL.O.P.No.22954 of 2021 K.Ravichandran

...Petitioner

Versus

The State Rep. By

...Respondent

The Inspector of Police, Palladam Police Station, Tiruppur.

(Crime No.1822 of 2021) Prayer:- Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, to enlarge the petitioner on bail in the event of his arrest in Crime No.1822 of 2021 on the file of the respondent.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Chakkaravarthy 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 457, 380, 511 of IPC @ 120(b), 457, 380, 511 r/w 34 of IPC in Crime No.1822 of 2021, seeks anticipatory bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that on 08.11.2021 the defacto complainant given complaint that some person broke open the lock and attempted to theft in the Treasury and he also verified no one document theft. Hence he given complaint before the respondent police. 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. He further submitted that the petitioner is having good reputation in his police service, for that he produce the certificate issued by the District Superintend of Police and District Collector during the Republic Day. Hence, he prays for grant of anticipatory bail.

4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondent submitted that no previous case pending against the petitioner and the petitioner is working as a Police Constable, brother of A1. 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, Palladam, Tiruppur District, 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 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 on every Tuesday at 10.30 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]; and;

(f) if the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 229-A IPC. -sd/- 01/12/2021 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, PALLADAM, THIRUPPUR DISTRICT.

2 THE CHIEF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE THIRUPPUR. [FOR INFORMATION] 3 THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR HIGH COURT, MADRAS.

4 THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE, PALLADAM POLICE STATION, TIRUPPUR.

+1 CC to M/S. R.CHAKKARAVARTHY Advocate on payment of necessary charges SR.NO.13833 CRL OP.22954/2021 Date :01/12/2021 TA-07/12/2021