Manikandan v. The State Represented By,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 13.11.2024

CORAM

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

The State represented by, The Inspector of Police, H-6, R.K.Nagar Police Station, Chennai.

(Crime No.1151 of 2024).

... Respondent PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 483 of BNSS Act, pleased to enlarge the petitioner/A5 on bail, in connection with the Crime No.1151 of 2024, pending investigation on the file of the respondent Police. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Balaji For Respondent : Mr.Leonard Arul Joseph Selvam Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

O R D E R

This Criminal Original Petition has been filed by the petitioner/A5, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 01.11.2024, seeking bail in Crime No.1151 of 2024 registered for the offence under Sections 310

(4) & 310 (5) of BNS.

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2. The case of the prosecution is that when the respondent and his team were on their regular patrol duty, they have seen that the accused had assembled together and was making preparation for committing dacoity. Hence the case.

3. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an innocent person and he has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution, however, he was arrested by the respondent on 01.11.2024, since he has some previous cases. He further submitted that some of the co-accused had been enlarged on bail and the petitioner is ready to abide by any stringent conditions that may be imposed by this Court. 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/A5 and other accused were arrested when they illegally assembled and were making preparation for committing dacoity. He further submitted that five previous cases are pending against the petitioner. 2/6

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

6. Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case, the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side and taking note of the fact that some of the co-accused have been released on bail, 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 XV Metropolitan Magistrate, George Town, Chennai, 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 respondent Police, everyday at 06.30 p.m. until further 3/6

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 269 B.N.S. 13.11.2024 ham 4/6

To

1. The XV Metropolitan Magistrate, George Town, Chennai.

2. The Inspector of Police, H-6, R.K.Nagar Police Station, Chennai.

3. The Superintendent, Central Prison, Puzhal.

4. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

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A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA.,J.

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