Harish v. State Rep.By

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 12.12.2024

CORAM

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

The State represented by, The Inspector of Police, R-7 K.K. Nagar Police Station, Chennai - 78.

(Crime No.255 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.255 of 2024, pending investigation on the file of the respondent Police.

For Petitioner :

Mr.A.Sachinraja For Respondent :

Mr.Leonard Arul Joseph Selvam Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

O R D E R

Petition seeking bail in respect of Crime No.255 of 2024 registered for the offences punishable under Sections 8(c) read with Section 22 (b), 25, 29(1) of 1/6

NDPS Act, 1985 is on board for consideration.

2. The incarceration of the petitioner being from 17.11.2024 pleading innocence on the part of the petitioner and false implication in the case, the learned counsel for the petitioner seeks indulgence of this Court. He further submits that the petitioner, without prejudice to the defence and contention, is ready and willing to deposit a sum of Rs.5,000/- to any welfare scheme of the Government or any other organization. He also submits that the petitioner is 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 Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent police, opposing for grant of bail, is that the petitioner along with other accused was found to be in illegal possession of Notravet Tablets each 15 tables.

4. Considering the voluntary submission made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, the petitioner is directed to deposit a sum of Rs.5,000/- (Rupees Five Thousand only) to the credit of the "Charu Home for Aged, Account Number : 2771201000291, IFSC Code : CNRB0002771, Canara Bank, Mahila Br., T.Nagar Chennai - 17", without prejudice to the right of defence before the 2/6

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 Government Advocate (Criminal Side) for the respondent Police and perused the materials available on record including the counter filed by the respondent and also considering the period of incarceration undergone by the petitioner, this court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner with certain conditions and accordingly, the petitioner is are ordered to be released on bail on them executing a bond for a sum of Rs.15,000/- (Rupees Fifteen Thousand only), with two sureties, (Out of the two sureties one should be either Mother or Father of the petitioner) each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned XXIII Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Saidapet, Chennai - 15 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 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 of B.N.S. 12.12.2024 av 4/6

To

1. The learned XXIII Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Saidapet, Chennai - 15.

2. The Inspector of Police, R-7 K.K. Nagar Police Station, Chennai - 78.

3. The Sub Jail, Saidapet.

4. The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

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A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA.,J.

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