Gopinath v. The Inspector Of Police
CRL OP(MD). No.18602 of 2022 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT ( Criminal Jurisdiction ) Date : 19/10/2022 PRESENT The Hon`ble Mr.Justice A.A.NAKKIRAN CRL OP(MD). No.18602 of 2022 Gopinath ... Petitioner/Sole Accused Vs The State rep.by The Inspector of Police, Chinnalapatti Police Station, Dindigul District.
Crime No. 117 of 2022. ... Respondent/Complainant For Petitioner : M/s.Bebin Jose J, 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.117 of 2022 on the file of the respondent police.
ORDER : The Court made the following order :- The petitioner/Accused herein, who was arrested on 20.09.2022 for the alleged offence under Sections 363 IPC, 3(a) r/w 4 of POCSO Act, in Crime No.117 of 2022, on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail.
2. The case of the prosecution is that due to love affair, the victim who was aged about 17 years, eloped with the petitioner and had physical relationship. Hence, the complaint.
3. On the side of the petitioner, it is stated that the petitioner is innocent and both the victim and the petitioner loved each other. In this case, investigation is almost completed. The petitioner is in custody from 20.09.2022. Hence, prays to release the petitioner on bail.
4. On the side of prosecution, it is stated that in this case, investigation is almost completed. Statement under Section 164 Cr.P.C also recorded and awaiting for RFSL Report. The victim was aged about 17 years at the time of occurrence and prayed to dismiss the petition.
5.Considering the submissions made by both sides and facts and circumstances, considering the fact that the investigation is almost https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 1/2
CRL OP(MD). No.18602 of 2022 completed and the fact of love affair 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 Sessions Judge, Fast Track Mahila Court, Dindigul.
(i)the sureties shall affix their photographs and left thumb impression in the surety bond and the Judge/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 respondent Police daily at 10:30am, until further orders;
(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 Judge/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 Judge/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/- 19/10/2022 / TRUE COPY / 19/10/2022 Sub-Assistant Registrar (C.S.) Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai - 625 023.
TO 1 THE SESSIONS JUDGE, FAST TRACK MAHILA COURT, DINDIGUL. 2 THE OFFICER INCHARGE, SUB JAIL, DINDIGUL.
3 THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE, CHINNALAPATTI POLICE STATION, DINDIGUL DISTRICT. 4 THE ADDITIONAL PUBLIC PROSECUTOR, MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT, MADURAI.
ORDER IN CRL OP(MD) No.18602 of 2022 Date :19/10/2022 PNM SA/SBN/SAR. /19.10.2022/2P/5C https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 2/2