Masanam v. The Inspector Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Date : 22.07.2024 PRESENT The Hon`ble MR.JUSTICE AA.NAKKIRAN 1.Masanam 2.Sevugaperumal ... Petitioners/Accused No.10 & 12 Vs The Inspector of Police, Palani Taluk Police Station, Dindigul District.

(In Crime No.320 of 2024) ... Respondent/Complainant For Petitioner : Mr.K.Sivabalan for M/S.Aran Legal Consultancy For Respondent : Mr.K.Sanjai Gandhi, Government Advocate(Crl.side) PETITION FOR ANTICIPATORY BAIL Under Sec.482 of BNSS / 438 of Cr.P.C PRAYER :- For Anticipatory Bail in Crime No.320 of 2024 on the file of the Respondent Police. ORDER : The Court made the following order :- The petitioners, who apprehend arrest at the hands of the respondent police for 1/5

the alleged offence punishable under Section 132 BNS and Sections 8 and 9 of the Tamil Nadu Gaming Act, 1930 in Cr.No.320 of 2024 on the file of the respondent police, seek anticipatory bail.

2.The case of the prosecution is that the petitioners and other accused were illegally playing cards for money. Hence, the case. 3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioners submits that the petitioners are innocents and they have not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution. 4.The learned Government Advocate(Crl.side) for the respondent submits that the investigation is yet to be completed.

5.Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners.

6.Accordingly, the petitioners shall pay a sum of Rs.3,000/- (Rupees Three Thousand only) to the credit of Madurai Bench of Madras High Court Dispensary operated by the Registrar(Admin) (Account No.6960810645, IFSC Code: 2/5

IDIB000H040, Indian Bank, Madurai, without prejudice to their rights and contentions before the trial Court and produce the receipt/acknowledgement before the learned Judicial Magistrate, Palani, Dindigul District. 7.On production of such receipt, the petitioners are ordered to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on their appearance, within a period of fifteen days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, before the learned Judicial Magistrate, Palani, Dindigul District on condition that the petitioners shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/-(Rupees Ten Thousand) each with two sureties each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the respondent Police or to the Police Officer, who intends to arrest or to the satisfaction of the learned Magistrate concerned and on further conditions that:

(a)the petitioners 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 petitioners shall report before the respondent Police daily at 10.00 am., for a period of two weeks and thereafter, as and when required; 3/5

(c)the petitioners shall not tamper with evidence or witness either during investigation or trial;

(d)the petitioners 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 petitioners 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; (f)if the accused thereafter abscond, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 229-A IPC.

sd/- 22/07/2024 / TRUE COPY / /08/2024 Sub-Assistant Registrar (CS-I/ II / III/ IV ) Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai - 625 023.

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TO 1.THE JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE, PALANI, DINDIGUL DISTRICT. 2 DO THROUGH THE CHIEF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE, DINDIGUL.

3.THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE, PALANI TALUK POLICE STATION, DINDIGUL DISTRICT.

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

COPY TO 1.THE REGISTRAR(ADMIN) MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT, MADURAI.

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

3 THE OFFICER IN CHARGE, MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DISPENSARY. +1 CC to M/s.M/S.ARAN LEGAL CONSULTANCY, Advocate ( SR-8250[I] dated 22/07/2024 )

ORDER

IN CRL OP(MD) No.10930 of 2024 Date :22/07/2024 RK/JGB (01/08/2024) 5P / 9C Madurai Bench of Madras High Court is issuing certified copies in this format from 17/07/2023 5/5