Sudha v. Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 03.11.2023

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN Sudha W/o. Ramesh ... Petitioner/Accused Vs.

State by The Inspector of Police, Vigilance and Anti-corruption, Thiruvarur District.

(Crime No.06 of 2023)

...Respondent

Prayer: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 439 of Cr.P.C. praying to enlarge the Petitioner on bail concerned in Crime No.06 of 2023 on the file of the respondent police.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Doraisamy For Respondent : Mr.R.Kishore Kumar Government Advocate (Crl. Side) 1/4

ORDER

The petitioner seeks bail in Crime No.06 of 2023, registered by the respondent police for the offences punishable under Section 7 of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The petitioner had been remanded to judicial custody on 17.10.2023.

2. It is stated that the petitioner is the Village Administrative Officer. She had demanded bribe amount of Rs.6,000/- for transfer of patta. A trap was laid and the trap was successful.

3. Taking into consideration all these facts and that the period of incarceration undergone by the petitioner, I am inclined to grant bail to the petitioner herein subject to the following conditions:

4. Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on condition to 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 Chief Judicial Magistrate and Special Judge, Thiruvarur, and on 2/4

further conditions 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 respondent police everyday at 10.30 a.m., until further orders. [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.

[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].

[f] If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 229A IPC.

03.11.2023 ata C.V.KARTHIKEYAN.

J.

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ata To

1. The Chief Judicial Magistrate and Special Judge, Thiruvarur. 2.The Special Prison for Women, Thiruvarur.

3.The Inspector of Police, Vigilance and Anti-corruption, Thiruvarur District.

4.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

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