Kanagaraj v. State Of Tamilnadu Rep By The Sub Inspector Of Police, Velayuthampalayam

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT ( Criminal Jurisdiction ) Date : 09/07/2025 PRESENT The HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE P. VADAMALAI Kanagaraj (M/A 50 years) S/o.Kaliyappan ..Petitioner/Accused Rank Not known Vs State of Tamil Nadu Rep by The Sub-Inspector of Police, Velayuthampalayam Police Station, Karur District.

(Crime No.158 of 2025) .. Respondent/Complainant For Petitioner : Mr.N.Balasubramanian Advocate.

For Respondent : Mr.B.Thanga Aravindh Government Advocate (Crl.Side) PETITION FOR BAIL Under Sec.483 of BNSS PRAYER :- For Bail in Crime No.158 of 2025 on the file of the Respondent Police. ORDER : This Court made the following order :- The petitioner / Accused, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody 1/6

on 24.06.2025 for the offences punishable under Sections 24(1) of Cigarette and other Tobacco Products Act r/w 77 Juvenile Justice Act, in Crime No.158 of 2025 on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that on 24.06.2025, the petitioner was found in illegal possession of 36 kgs of banned tobacco products. Hence, the complaint.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is an innocent person and he has not committed any offences as alleged by the prosecution. He would further submit that the petitioner is ready and willing to abide by any conditions that may be imposed by this Court. He further submits that the petitioner undertakes to deposit amount that may be imposed by this Court. He would further submit that the petitioner is in custody from 24.06.2025. Hence, he seeks bail.

4. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) would submit that the property has been recovered and there are four previous cases pending against the petitioner out of which three cases are dispose of, now one case is pending against the petitioner. He would further submit that the investigation is almost completed. However, he objected to grant bail to the petitioner.

5. Taking into consideration of the facts and circumstances of the case and also taking note of the fact that the property has been recovered and the investigation 2/6

has been almost completed and also considering the period of incarceration suffered by the petitioner, this court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner, subject to the following conditions:

6. Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on executing 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 Judicial Magistrate No.II, Karur District, and on further conditions 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 Aadhar card or Bank pass Book to ensure their identity. [b[ the petitioner shall deposit a sum of Rs.15,000/- (Rupees Fifteen Thousand only) to the credit of Environmental Committee operated by Registrar (Judicial) Account No.7633863037, MICR Code: 625019020, CIF No.30602376727, IFSC Code IDIBH040, High Court Branch, Madurai, without prejudice to his right and contentions before the trial Court as Non-refundable deposit and on such deposit being made, the learned Judicial Magistrate No.II, Karur District, shall accept the sureties furnished by the petitioner;

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[c] The petitioner shall furnish his residential address and mobile number to the learned Judicial Magistrate No.II, Karur District. If the petitioner changes his residential address, he shall report the same to the learned Judicial Magistrate No.II, Karur District; [d] the petitioner shall appear and sign before the respondent police daily at 10.30 a.m.,until further orders. [e] the petitioner shall not abscond either during investigation or trial.

[f] the petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witness 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]. 4/6

[h] If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 BNS.

sd/- 09/07/2025 / TRUE COPY / 09/07/2025 Sub-Assistant Registrar ( C.S. I / II / III / IV ) Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai - 625 023.

MSRM TO 1 THE LEARNED JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE NO.II, KARUR DISTRICT.

2 THE CHIEF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE, KARUR DISTRICT.

3 THE SUPERINTENDENT, SUB JAIL, KARUR DISTRICT.

4 THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE , THE REGISTRAR (JUDICIAL), MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT, MADURAI.

5 THE SUB-INSPECTOR OF POLICE, VELAYUTHAMPALAYAM POLICE STATION, KARUR DISTRICT.

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

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

ORDER

IN CRL OP(MD) No.11435 of 2025 Date :09/07/2025 NM/09.07.2025/ 6P/8C Madurai Bench of Madras High Court is issuing certified copies in this format from 17/07/2023 6/6