Ramakrishnan v. The Inspector Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT ( Criminal Jurisdiction ) Monday, the Fourth day of March Two Thousand and Twenty Four PRESENT The Hon`ble Mr.Justice M.DHANDAPANI RAMAKRISHNAN ... PETITIONER / ACCUSED 4 Vs THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE AMATHUR POLICE STATION, CRIME NO.58/2024.

... RESPONDENT / COMPLAINANT For Petitioner : M/S.PRABHA.S Advocate For Respondent : Mr.S.MANIKANDAN, Govt. Advocate ( Crl. Side) PETITION FOR ANTICIPATORY BAIL Under Sec. 438 Cr.P.C. PRAYER:- FOR ANTICIPATORY BAIL IN CRIME NO.58/2024 ON THE FILE OF THE RESPONDENT POLICE.

ORDER : The Court Made the following order :- The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent Police for the alleged offence under Sections 328 IPC r/w 6(b), 24(1) of Cigarette and Other Tobacco Products Act, 2003, in Crime No.58 of 2024, seeks anticipatory bail. 1/6

2.The case of the prosecution is that when the defacto complainant was doing his routine patrolling duty on 27.02.2024 near by Murugan shop at Ammankovilpatti, the defacto complainant traced a vehicle bearing Registration No.TN 67 BL 7158 and the petitioner was found in illegal possession of banned tobacco products. Hence, the case.

3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution. However, on instruction, he would further submit that the petitioner, without prejudice to his rights, is ready to deposit a sum of Rs.10,000/- to the Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Kariapatti, Virudhunagar District, for construction or renovation of girls toilet, hence, he prays for anticipatory bail. 4.The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent Police would submit that four previous cases are pending against the petitioner, which are similar in nature, hence, he strongly opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

5.Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner with certain conditions. 6.Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on his appearance, within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a 2/6

copy of this order, before the learned Judicial Magistrate No.II, Virudhunagar, 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 and on further condition that: (a)if the petitioner failed to surrender before the concerned Magistrate within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, this order shall stand automatically cancelled; (b)(i) as per the undertaking given by the petitioner, the petitioner is directed to deposit a sum of Rs.

Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai and the concerned Judicial Magistrate.

(iii) the petitioner shall make the above deposit before the execution of the sureties.

(c)the sureties shall affix their photographs and left thumb impression in the surety bond and the Court concerned may obtain a copy of their Aadhar card or Bank pass Book to ensure their identity; (d)the petitioner shall report before the respondent Police daily at 10.30 a.m, for a period of two weeks and thereafter, as and when required for interrogation;

(e)the petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witness either during investigation or trial;

(f)the petitioner shall not abscond either during investigation or trial; (g)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]; and;

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(h)if the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 229-A IPC.

sd/- 04/03/2024 / TRUE COPY / /03/2024 Sub-Assistant Registrar ( C.S. I / II / III / IV ) Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai - 625 023.

INDU TO 1 THE JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE NO.II, VIRUDHUNAGAR.

2 DO THROUGH THE CHIEF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE, VIRUDHUNAGAR DISTRICT AT SRIVILLIPUTHUR.

3 THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE AMATHUR POLICE STATION, 4 THE ADDITIONAL PUBLIC PROSECUTOR, MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT, MADURAI.

COPY TO:

1 THE SECTION OFFICER, CRIMINAL SECTION, MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT, MADURAI.

2 THE SECTION OFFICER, ACCOUNTS SECTION, MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT, MADURAI.

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3 THE HEADMASTER / HEADMISTRESS, GOVERNMENT GIRLS HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL, KARIAPATTI, +1 CC to M/s.S.PRABHA, Advocate ( SR-2718[I] dated 05/03/2024 )

ORDER

IN Date :04/03/2024 SA/GS/SAR. /12.03.2024/6P/9C Madurai Bench of Madras High Court is issuing certified copies in this format from 17/07/2023. 6/6