J.Alexander @ Alex v. The Sub Inspector Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT ( Criminal Jurisdiction ) Date : 10.06.2022 PRESENT The Hon`ble Mr.Justice K.MURALI SHANKAR J.Alexander @ Alex ... Petitioner/Sole Accused Vs The State rep.by The Sub Inspector of Police, Ammappettai Police Station, Thanjavur District.

(Crime No.374 of 2021) ... Respondent/Complainant For Petitioner : Mr.T.MAHENDREN, Advocate.

For Respondent : Mr.P.KOTTAI CHAMY, Government Advocate (Crl. side).

PETITION FOR BAIL Under Section 439 of Cr.P.C. PRAYER :- For Bail in Crime No.374 of 2021 on the file of the Respondent police.

ORDER : The Court made the following order :- The petitioner/sole accused, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 17.05.2022 for the offences punishable under Section 379 IPC r/w Section 21(4) of Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, in Crime No.374 of 2021, on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail.

2.The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner has illegally transported 1 unit of river sand. Hence, the complaint. 3.The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is innocent and he has been falsely implicated in this case. However, he would further submit that the petitioner, without prejudice to his rights, is ready to deposit the amount that may be imposed by this Court.

4.The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) would submit that the petitioner has transported 1 unit of river sand illegally. He would further submit that the petitioner is having three previous cases, in which, two cases for similar in nature. 1/3

5.Considering the above and also the nature of the charges levelled against the petitioner, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner with certain conditions. 6.Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on his executing a bond for a sum of Rs.25,000/-(Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only) with two sureties each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Papanasam, and on further condition 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 Aadhaar card or bank pass book to ensure their identity. [b] the petitioner shall deposit a sum of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand only) to the credit of the District Mineral Foundation Trust, Thanjavur District, without prejudice to his rights and contentions before the trial Court. The petitioner shall execute the sureties on showing the receipt of the said amount.

[c]the petitioner shall report before the respondent police daily at 10.30 a.m., for a period of thirty (30) days and thereafter as and when required for interrogation.

[d]the petitioner shall not tamper with the evidence or witness either during investigation or trial.

[e]the petitioner shall not abscond either during investigation or trial.

[f]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]. [g]If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 229-A IPC.

sd/- 10/06/2022 / TRUE COPY / 10/06/2022 Sub-Assistant Registrar (C.S.) Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai - 625 023.

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TO 1 THE DISTRICT MUNSIF CUM JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE, PAPANASAM.

2 DO THROUGH THE CHIEF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE, THANJAVUR DISTRICT AT KUMBAKONAM.

3 THE OFFICER INCHARGE SUB JAIL, PAPANASAM.

4 THE SUB INSPECTOR OF POLICE, AMMAPPETTAI POLICE STATION, THANJAVUR DISTRICT.

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

COPY TO:

THE OFFICER INCHARGE DISTRICT MINERAL FOUNDATION TRUST, THANJAVUR DISTRICT.

ORDER

IN CRL OP(MD) No.9790 of 2022 Date :10/06/2022 SA/PN/SAR.3/10.06.2022/3P/7C 3/3