Antony Raj v. The State Rep By

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 12.11.2024

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA Antony Raj ... Petitioner Vs.

The State represented by, The Inspector of Police, Palladam Police Station, Tirupur.

(Crime No.1025 of 2024).

... Respondent PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 483 of BNSS, pleased to enlarge the petitioner on bail, in connection with the Crime No.1025 of 2024, pending investigation on the file of the respondent Police. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Panneer Selvam For Respondent : Mr.Leonard Arul Joseph Selvam Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

O R D E R

This Petition has been filed by the petitioner, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 16.10.2024, seeking bail in Crime No.1025 of 2024 registered for the offence under Sections 331(4), 305 of BNS. 1/6

2. The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner along with other accused broke open the defacto complainant's shop and looted a sum of Rs.2,500/- from the cash box. Hence the case.

3. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an innocent person and he has been falsely implicated in this case. He also submitted that the petitioner is in custody from 16.10.2024, hence, he prayed for grant of bail to the petitioner.

4. Learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police, while opposing for grant of bail to the petitioner, submitted that the petitioner along with other accused broke open the defacto complainant's shop and looted a sum of Rs.2,500/- from the cash box. He further submitted that, a sum of Rs.1,000/- has been recovered and further submitted that, the investigation in this case has been completed and charge sheet also filed before the learned Judicial Magistrate, Palladam. 2/6

5. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for the respondent Police and perused the materials available on record.

6. Taking into consideration the above facts and circumstances of the case, the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side and also considering the period of incarceration undergone by the petitioner, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner with certain conditions.

7. Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on his executing a bond for a sum of Rs.15,000/- (Rupees Fifteen Thousand only) with two sureties, each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial Magistrate, Palladam, and on 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 the learned Judicial Magistrate, Palladam on all working days at 10.30 a.m., until further orders;

[c] the petitioner shall not abscond either during 3/6

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 269 B.N.S. 12.11.2024 Sma 4/6

To

1. The Judicial Magistrate, Palladam.

2. The Inspector of Police, Palladam Police Station, Tirupur.

3. The Superintendent, District Prison, Tirupur.

4. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

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A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA.,J.

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