Madras High CourtCRL OP/25837/2021granted

Thiruneerselvam v. State Rep By

2021-12-29Honourable Mr Justice B.Pugalendhi3 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 04.01.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE T.V.THAMILSELVI Crl.O.P.No.25837 of 2021 Thiruneerselvam

...Petitioner

Vs The State rep by The Inspector of Police, Anandapuram Police Station, Villupuram District.

Cr. No. 485/2021

...Respondent

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.485 of 2021 pending on the file of the respondent police.

For Petitioner : Mr.G.Mageshkumar For Respondent : Mr.N.S.Suganthan Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

O R D E R

(The case has been heard through video conference) The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the alleged offences punishable under Sections 294(b), 324, 506 Part II IPC, in Crime No. 485 of 2021 on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that due to money dispute, the petitioner along with other accused, abused and attacked the defacto complainant with iron rod due to which, he sustained injuries. Hence, the complaint.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner/A2 submitted that the petitioner is an innocent person and he has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution and he would pray for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent submitted that though the victim has been discharged from the hospital, he suffered 4 sutures. Hence, he would oppose for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

5. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the fact that the injured has been discharged from the hospital, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner with certain conditions.

6. Accordingly, the petitioner is directed to deposit a sum of Rs.5,000/- (Rupees Five Thousand Only) to the credit of Crime No.485 of 2021 and on such deposit, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on his appearance, within a period of fifteen (15) days after lifting of lockdown or the commencement of the Court's normal functioning whichever is earlier, before the learned Judicial Magistrate, Gingee, 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 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 petitioner is directed to report before the respondent police on every Wednesday at 10.30 a.m., until further orders. [c] The defacto complainant is permitted to withdraw the deposit amount of Rs.5,000/- (Rupees Five Thousand Only) on proper identification and acknowledgment.

[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/- 04/01/2022 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, GINGEE, VILUPPURAM DISTRICT.

2 THE CHIEF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE VILUPPURAM DISTRICT. [FOR INFORMATION] 3 THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE, ANANDAPURAM POLICE STATION, VILLUPURAM DISTRICT.

4 THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR HIGH COURT, MADRAS.

+1 CC to M/S. G.MAGESHKUMAR Advocate on payment of necessary charges SR.NO.203 CRL OP.25837/2021 Date :04/01/2022 RW 07/01/2022