Janakiraman E v. The Sub Inspector Of Police

Crl.O.P.No.28648 of 2023 C.V.KARTHIKEYAN , J.

The petitioner seek anticipatory bail in Crime No.454 of 2023, registered under Sections 294(b), 324 and 506(ii) IPC. 2.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) for the respondent.

3. It is stated that there was a verbal confrontation which escalated into violence. As a matter of fact, the present petitioner has also given a complaint against the de facto complainant which had been registered as FIR in Crime No.453 of 2023. Taking all the factors taken into consideration, anticipatory bail is granted.

4. Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner with certain conditions.

5.Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on his appearance, within a period of fifteen days from the date on which the order copy made ready, before the District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, Pallavaram, on condition that the petitioner shall execute a bond 1/4

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 to appear before the respondent police everyday evening at 5.30 p.m, for a period of two weeks and thereafter as and when required for interrogation.

[c] the petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witness either during investigation or trial; [d] the petitioner 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 petitioner in accordance with law as if the conditions have been imposed and the petitioners released on bail by the learned Magistrate/Trial 2/4

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;

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