Martin @ Leo Martin v. The Inspector Of Police

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT ( Criminal Jurisdiction ) Date : 22/09/2022 PRESENT The Hon`ble Mr.Justice A.A.NAKKIRAN Martin @ Leo Martin ... Petitioner/Sole Accused Vs The State Rep. By, The Inspector of Police, Thanjavur South Police Station, Thanjavur District.

Crime No. 320 of 2022.

... Respondent/Complainant For Petitioner : M/s.Suresh Kannan.C, Advocate For Respondent : Mr.E.Antony Sahaya Prabahar, Additional Public Prosecutor PETITION FOR BAIL Under Sec.439 of Cr.P.C.

PRAYER :- For Bail in Crime No. 320 of 2022 on the file of the respondent police.

ORDER : The Court made the following order :- The petitioner/Accused herein, who was arrested on 09.04.2022 for the alleged offence under Sections 25(1-A) of Arms Act, in Crime No.320 of 2022, on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that on 09.04.2022 at about 11am., the accused was found in possession of prohibited weapon viz., sword. Hence, the complaint.

3. On the side of the petitioner, it is stated that the petitioner is innocent and not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution. In this case, investigation has been completed and charge sheet also filed. The petitioner is in custody from 09.04.2022. Hence, prays to release the petitioner on bail. 1/3

4. On the side of prosecution, it is stated that after completion of investigation, in this case charge sheet was filed and the same was taken on file as PRC No.18 of 2022, on the file of Judicial Magistrate, No.I, Thanjavur. The petitioner is having two previous cases at his credit, hence, prayed to dismiss the petition. 5.Considering the submissions made by both sides and facts and circumstances, considering the fact that the charge sheet was filed and the same was taken on file as PRC No.18 of 2022, on the file of Judicial Magistrate, No.I, Thanjavur and also considering the period of incarceration undergone by the petitioner, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner on certain conditions. 6.Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is allowed and the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail, on executing 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 Judicial Magistrate No.I, Thanjavur.

(i)the sureties shall affix their photographs and left thumb impression in the surety bond and the Magistrate/concerned court may obtain a copy of their Aadhar card or Bank Pass Book to ensure their identity;

(ii)the petitioner shall appear before the concerned Court on all hearings without fail;

(iii)the petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witness; iv)the petitioner shall not abscond during trial. v)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]. vi)If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 229A IPC.

sd/- 22/09/2022 / TRUE COPY / 22/09/2022 Sub-Assistant Registrar (C.S.) Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai - 625 023.

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TO

1. THE JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE NO.I, THANJAVUR.

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

3. THE SUPERINTENDENT, CENTRAL PRISON, TRICHY.

4. THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE, THANJAVUR SOUTH POLICE STATION, THANJAVUR DISTRICT.

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

+1 CC to M/s.M/S.SURESH KANNAN.C, Advocate ( SR-10376[I] dated 22/09/2022 )

ORDER

IN CRL OP(MD) No.16970 of 2022 Date :22/09/2022 pnm USK/SBN/SAR-IV/22.09.2022/3P/7C 3/3