Venkatesan v. Inspector Of Police

Crl.O.P.No.20995 of 2023 RMT.TEEKAA RAMAN, J.

The Petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the Respondent police for the offence punishable under Section 379 & 430 of IPC r/w. Section 21(1) of Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act, 1957 in Crime No.731 of 2023 on the file of the Respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail. 2.The case of the prosecution is that on 01.09.2023 the Petitioner was involved in illegal transportation of gravel (morumbu) sand in his vehicle. Hence the complaint.

3.The learned Counsel for the Petitioner would submit that the Petitioner is the owner of the vehicle, he transported gravel only after obtaining valid license. Hence, the learned counsel for the Petitioner prays for grant of anticipatory bail to the Petitioner.

4.The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) for the Respondent would submit that 1.5 units of gravel sand was illegally transported by the Petitioner. He is vehemently opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the Petitioner.

5.Heard both sides and perused the materials available on record. 6.Taking into consideration the facts and the submissions made by the learned counsel on either sides and the nature and gravity of the alleged offence, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the Petitioner with 1/4

certain conditions.

7.Accordingly, the Petitioner shall make a non refundable deposit of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) by way of Demand Draft/RTGS/NEFT to the credit of the District Mineral Foundation Trust concerned, and on such deposit and on receipt of proof of payment, 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, Arni on condition that the Petitioner shall execute a separate bond for a sum of Rs.

[b] the Petitioner shall report before the Respondent Police, on everyday at 10.30 am for a period of three weeks and thereafter as and when required;

[c] the Petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witness either during investigation or trial. 2/4

[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 Petitioners 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 abscond, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 229A IPC.

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RMT.TEEKAA RAMAN, J.

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