Thirumani v. The Sub Inspector Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT ( Criminal Jurisdiction ) Date : 01/08/2024 PRESENT The Hon`ble Mr.Justice A.A.NAKKIRAN Thirumani ... Petitioner/2nd Accused Vs.

The Sub Inspector of Police, Civil Supplies C.I.D., Madurai (Crime No.201 of 2024) ... Respondent/Complainant For Petitioner : Mr.D.Venkatesh, Advocate.

For Respondent : Mr.K.Sanjai Gandhi, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) PETITION FOR ANTICIPATORY BAIL Under Sec.482 of BNSS PRAYER :- For Anticipatory Bail in Crime No.201 of 2024 on the file of the respondent police.

ORDER : The Court made the following order :- The petitioner/Accused, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Section 6(4) of TNSC (RDCS) Order, 1982 r/w. Section 7(1)(a)(ii) of Essential Commodities Act, 1955, in Cr.No.201 of 2024, 1/5

seeks anticipatory bail.

2.The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner and other accused were illegally transported 57 Kgs of PDS rice (each contains 45 Kgs). 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 shall abide any condition imposed by this Court. Hence, he prays for anticipatory bail.

4.The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police would submit that the petitioner and other accused were illegally transported 57 Kgs of PDS rice (each contains 45 Kgs) and the investigation in this case is not yet completed. Hence, he strongly opposed to grant anticipatory bail. 5.Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and also considering the nature of the offence alleged, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner with certain conditions.

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6.Accordingly, the petitioner shall pay a sum of Rs.3,000/- (Rupees Three Thousand only) to the credit of Kalaignar Centenary Library, Madurai, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai operated by the Registrar (Judicial) (Account No:-7567821433,IFSC Code:- IDIB000H040, Indian Bank, High Court Branch, Madurai), without prejudice to his rights and contentions before the trial Court and produce the receipt/acknowledgement before the learned Judicial Magistrate No.III, Madurai.

7.On production of such receipt, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on his appearance, within a period of fifteen days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, before the learned Judicial Magistrate No.III, Madurai, 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 learned Magistrate concerned and on further conditions 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 daily at 10.30 am for a period of three weeks and thereafter as and when required for interrogation; 3/5

(c)the petitioner shall not tamper with 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 Hon'ble Supreme Court in P.K.Shaji Vs. State of Kerala [(2005) AIR SCW 5560]; and; (f)if the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 229-A IPC.

Sd/- 01/08/2024 / TRUE COPY / /08/2024 Sub-Assistant Registrar (C.S.I /II / III / IV ) Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai - 625 023.

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TO

1. The Judicial Magistrate No.III, Madurai.

2. -do through The Chief Judicial Magistrate, Madurai.

3. The Sub Inspector of Police, Civil Supplies C.I.D., Madurai

4. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

COPY TO:

1.The Section Officer, Accounts Section , Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

2. The Officer In-Charge, Kalaignar Centenary Library, Madurai.

+1 CC to M/s.D.VENKATESH, Advocate ( SR-9296[I] dated 02/08/2024)

ORDER

IN CRL OP(MD) No.12343 of 2024 Date : 01/08/2024 RD/SKN (22/08/2024) 5P / 8C Madurai Bench of Madras High Court is issuing certified copies in this format from 17.07.2023. 5/5