Vellimalai v. The Inspector Of Police

CRL OP(MD). No.18931 of 2022 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT ( Criminal Jurisdiction ) Date : 26/10/2022 PRESENT The Hon`ble Mr.Justice A.A.NAKKIRAN CRL OP(MD). No.18931 of 2022 Vellimalai ... Petitioner/Sole Accused Vs The State rep.by The Inspector of Police, Viruveedu Police Station, Dindigul District.

Crime No. 198 of 2022.

... Respondent/Complainant For Petitioner : M/s.MUNIYANDI S, 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. 198 of 2022 on the file of the respondent police.

ORDER : The Court made the following order :- The petitioner/Accused herein, who was arrested on 10.10.2022 for the alleged offence under Sections 272, 273, 328 IPC and Section 6(b), 24(1) of Cigarette and other Tobacco Products Act, 2003, in Crime No.198 of 2022, on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail.

2.The case of the prosecution is that on 10.10.2022, the accused was found in illegal possession of banned tobacco products, to the tune of Rs.1,686/-. Hence, the complaint. 3.On the side of the petitioner, it is stated that the petitioner is innocent and he has been falsely implicated in this case. The petitioner is noway connected with the offence. The petitioner is in custody from the date of arrest, ie., 10.10.2022. Hence, prays to release him on bail.

4.On the side of respondent, it is stated that the petitioner is having four previous cases and all are similar in nature and hence, prayed to dismiss the petition.

5.Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, nature of the offence and also considering the period of incarceration, this Court is inclined to enlarge the petitioner on bail. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 1/2

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6. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is allowed and the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on his 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, Nilakottai, Dindigul District.

a) 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;

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

c)the petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witness; d) the petitioner shall appear before the concerned Court on all hearing dates and appear before the respondent Police, as and when required;

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/- 26/10/2022 / TRUE COPY / 26/10/2022 Sub-Assistant Registrar (C.S.) Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai - 625 023.

TO 1 THE JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE, NILAKOTTAI, DINDIGUL DISTRICT. 2 DO THROUGH THE CHIEF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE, DINDIGUL DISTRICT. 3 THE OFFICER INCHARGE, DISTRICT PRISON, DINDIGUL. 4 THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE, VIRUVEEDU POLICE STATION, DINDIGUL DISTRICT.

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

+1. CC to M/S.MUNIYANDI.S,Advocate SR.No.11905 ORDER IN CRL OP(MD) No.18931 of 2022 Date :26/10/2022 PNM SA/VR/SAR. /26.10.2022/2P/7C https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 2/2