Manikandan v. The State Of Tamilnadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT ( Criminal Jurisdiction ) Date : 11/07/2025 PRESENT The HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE P. VADAMALAI CRL OP(MD). No.11634 of 2025 Manikandan ... Petitioner/Accused Vs State of Tamilnadu Rep by the Inspector of Police, Kattuputhur Police Station, Trichy District.

(Crime No.354 of 2025).

... Respondent/Complainant For Petitioner : Mr.K.Arunraj Advocate.

For Respondent : Mr.M.Karunanithi Government Advocate (Crl.Side) PETITION FOR ANTICIPATORY BAIL Under Sec.482 of BNSS PRAYER :- For Anticipatory Bail in Crime No.354 of 2025 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 offences punishable under Sections 303(2) of BNS r/w 21(4) of Mines and

Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act, 1957, in Crime No.354 of 2025 on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that on 05.07.2025, the petitioner had illegally transported 1⁄4 unit of river sand by using bullock cart, without any permission. Hence, the complaint.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is an innocent person and he is no way connected with the alleged occurrence as stated by the prosecution. He further submitted that the petitioner is ready and willing to abide by any conditions that may be imposed by this Court. Hence, he seeks anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

4. The learned Government Advocate (Crl. side) submitted that there is one previous case pending against the petitioner and the property has been recovered. He further submitted that the investigation is almost completed. However, he opposed to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

5. Taking into consideration of the facts and circumstances of the case and also the fact that the investigation is almost completed and the property has been recovered, 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 fifteen days from the date on which the order copy made ready, before the District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Thottiyam, 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 District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Thottiyam, failing which, the petition for anticipatory bail shall stand dismissed and on further condition 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 deposit a sum of Rs.5,000/- (Rupees Five Thousand only) to the credit of the District Mineral Foundation Trust, Trichy District as Non-refundable deposit and on such deposit being made, the District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Thottiyam, shall accept the sureties furnished by the petitioner; (c) the petitioner shall furnish his residential address and mobile number to the District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Thottiyam. In the event of any change in his residential address, the petitioner shall report the same to the District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Thottiyam;

(d) the petitioner shall report before the respondent police daily at 10.30 a.m., until further orders;

(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;

(h) if the accused/petitioner thereafter abscond, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of BNS, 2023.

Sd/- 11.07.2025 // True Copy // / /2025 Sub-Assistant Registrar (C.S.) Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai - 625 023.

msrm To

1. The District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Thottiyam.

2. Do through the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Trichy District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Kattuputhur Police Station, Trichy District.

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

5. The District Mineral Foundation Trust, Trichy District. +1cc M/s. K.Arunraj Advocate S.R.No. 7480 Dated. 14/07/2025

ORDER

IN CRL OP(MD) No.11634 of 2025 Date : 11.07.2025 CT (24/07/2025) 5P/7C Madurai Bench of Madras High Court is issuing certified copies in this format from 17/07/2023