Sulaika v. The Inspector Of Police

C.V.KARTHIKEYAN , J.

This petition has been filed by A2 and A3, who are mother-in-law and father-in-law of the defacto complainant in Crime No.15 of 2023 registered by the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 498A & 506(i) of IPC.

2. It is stated that the petitioners had held out that A1 was working in abroad but the fact is that he is not working in abroad. The marriage between the defacto complainant and the A1 was held on 24.05.2021. There had been demand of dowry, which necessitated lodging of complaint and registration of FIR.

3. It is stated by the learned counsel for the petitioner that A1 is arriving from Dubai later in the evening today. The details of the same is given to the Investigating Officer to take necessary and appropriate steps.

4. In view of that particular fact, I am inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the present petitioners herein subject to the following conditions:

5. Accordingly, the petitioners are ordered to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on their appearance, within a period of fifteen days from the date on which the order copy made ready, before the Judicial Magistrate 1/4

Court, Thiruvottiyur, on condition that the petitioners shall execute separate bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) each 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 petitioners 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.

[b] the petitioners shall report before the respondent Police everyday at 10.30 a.m., for a period of one week and thereafter, as and when required for interrogation;

[c] the petitioners shall not tamper with evidence or witness either during investigation or trial; [d] the petitioners 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 2/4

imposed and the petitioners 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 229A IPC;

6. If the A1 does not appear as stated, the respondent may seek cancellation of this order.

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