Aravind v. The State Rep By
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 11.12.2024
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA 1.Aravind 2.Enose Kumar ... Petitioners Vs.
The State represented by, The Inspector of Police, P-2, Otteri Police Station, Chennai.
(Crime No.1251 of 2024).
... Respondent PRAYER : Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, pleased to enlarge the petitioners on bail, in connection with Crime No.1251 of 2024, pending investigation on the file of the respondent Police.
For Petitioners :
Mr.S.Chandan Babu For Respondent :
Mr.A.Gokulakrishnan Additional Public Prosecutor
O R D E R
Petition seeking bail in respect of Crime No.1251 of 2024 registered for 1/7
the offences punishable under Sections 8(c), 20(b)(ii)(A) of NDPS Act, Section 123 of BNS and Section 25(1A) of Arms Act, is on board for consideration.
2. The incarceration of the petitioners being from 22.11.2024 pleading innocence on the part of the petitioners and false implication in the case, learned counsel for the petitioners seek indulgence of this Court. He submits that the petitioners, without prejudice to the defence and contention, are ready and willing to deposit a sum of Rs.5,000/- each, to any welfare scheme of the Government or any other organization. He further submits that the petitioners are ready to abide by any stringent condition that may be imposed by this court.
3. The case of the prosecution as putforth by the learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondent police, opposing for grant of bail, is that the first petitioner was found to be in possession of 660 Tydol-100 mg tablest, VIVO mobile phone and a cash of Rs.14,500/- and the second petitioner was found to be in possession of 120 Tydol-100 mg tablets, VIVO mobile phone and 200 grams of Ganja. He further submits that the first petitioner has got four previous cases and the second petitioner has got two previous cases, therefore, if the petitioners are released on bail, there is a possibility of them absconding and 2/7
not available for further investigation.
4. Considering the voluntary submission made by the learned counsel for the petitioners, the petitioners are directed to deposit a sum of Rs.5,000/- (Rupees Five Thousand only) each, to the credit of Little Drops - Public Charitable Trust Account no - 05811010002400 IFSC - PUNB0058110 Punjab National Bank Moulivakkam chennai. Mobile - 9176623342, without prejudice to the right of defence before the Trial Court and making it clear that it would not amount to admission of guilt.
5. Further, having heard the learned counsel for the petitioners and the learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the respondent Police and perused the materials available on record, this court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioners with certain conditions and accordingly, they are ordered to be released on bail on their executing separate 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 X Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Egmore, Chennai, and on further conditions that:
[a] the sureties shall affix their photographs and Left 3/7
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 petitioners shall report before the respondent Police, everyday at 10.30 a.m. until further orders;
[c] the petitioners shall not abscond either during investigation or trial;
[d] the petitioners 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 petitioners in accordance with law as if the conditions have been imposed and the petitioners 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 of B.N.S. 11.12.2024 Anu 4/7
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To
1. The X Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Egmore, Chennai
2. The Inspector of Police, P-2, Otteri 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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