Anandaraj v. The Inspector Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT ( Criminal Jurisdiction ) Date : 19/01/2023 PRESENT The Hon`ble Mr.Justice A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA Anandaraj ... Petitioner/Sole Accused Vs The State rep.by, The Inspector of Police, Ponnamaravathy Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

Crime No.7 of 2023. ... Respondent/Complainant For Petitioner : M/s.Arun Kumar K.G. Advocate For Respondent : Mr.A.Albert James, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) PETITION FOR ANTICIPATORY BAIL Under Sec.438 of Cr.P.C PRAYER :- For Anticipatory Bail in Crime No.7 of 2023 on the file of the Respondent Police.

ORDER : The Court made the following order :- The petitioner/Accused, apprehending arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the alleged offence punishable under Sections 294(b), 506(ii) I.P.C, in Crime No.7 of 2023, on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail.

2. The case of the prosecution as per the defacto complainant is that due to money dispute, on 09.01.2023 at 08.00 hours, the petitioner abused with filthy language and threatened him with dire consequences. Hence, the complaint.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that there was a money dispute between the parties, over which, a false complaint has been foisted against him. Hence, prays to release the petitioner on anticipatory bail.

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4.The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) submitted that there was a money dispute between the parties and the investigation is not yet completed. The petitioner is having six previous cases at his credit. Hence, prays to dismiss the petition. 5.In reply, the learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that though the petitioner is having six previous cases at his credit, those were registered for the offence under Gambling Act. Hence, prays to release the petitioner on anticipatory bail. 6.Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials placed before this Court. 7.Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and nature of money dispute between the parties, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner with certain conditions.

8.Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is allowed and the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail in the event of arrest or his appearance, within a period of fifteen days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, before the learned Judicial Magistrate, Thirumayam, Pudukottai District, on condition that the petitioner shall execute a bond 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 shall report before the respondent police everyday at 10.30 a.m., until further orders; [c] the petitioner shall not tamper with the 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 petitioner released on bail by the learned Magistrate/Trial Court himself as laid down by the 2/3

Hon'ble Supreme Court in P.K.Shaji Vs. State of Kerala [(2005) AIR SCW 5560]; and;

[f] if the accused/ petitioner thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 229-A IPC. sd/- 19/01/2023 / TRUE COPY / /01/2023 Sub-Assistant Registrar (C.S.) Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai - 625 023.

PNM TO 1 THE JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE, THIRUMAYAM, PUDUKKOTTAI DISTRICT.

2 -DO- THROUGH THE CHIEF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE, PUDUKKOTTAI DISTRICT.

3 THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE PONNAMARAVATHY POLICE STATION, PUDUKKOTTAI DISTRICT.

4 THE ADDITIONAL PUBLIC PROSECUTOR, MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT, MADURAI.

ORDER

IN CRL OP(MD) No.968 of 2023 Date :19/01/2023 VA/VR/SAR-3/30.01.2023/2P/5C 3/3