John Peter v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT ( Criminal Jurisdiction ) Date : 18.10.2024 PRESENT The Hon`ble Mr.Justice D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY

1. John Peter

2. R.Kalanithi ... Petitioners/ Accused No. 3 and 4 Vs The Inspector of Police, Kallikudi Police Station, Madurai District.

(In Crime No.1366 of 2020) ... Respondent/Complainant For Petitioners: Mr.A.Shakavudeen Advocate.

For Respondent : Mr.A.Albert James, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) PETITION FOR ANTICIPATORY BAIL UNDER SECTION 482 OF BNSS PRAYER :- For Anticipatory Bail in Crime No.1366 of 2020 on the file of the Respondent police.

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ORDER : The Court made the following order :- The petitioners, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent Police for the alleged offence under Sections 379 of IPC, r/w. 21(4) of Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act, 1957, in Crime No.1366 of 2020, seek anticipatory bail.

2.The case of the prosecution is that the petitioners had illegally transported 1⁄4 unit of sand. Hence, the complaint.

3.Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the material records of the case.

4.Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and also considering the quantity of minerals involved, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners with certain conditions.

5.Accordingly, the petitioners shall pay a sum of Rs.2,000/- (Rupees Two Thousand only) each, to the credit of PAO, ASI, Hyderabad, (Account No.0606201022184, IFSC Code: CNRB0000606, Canara Bank, Hyderabad ABID Road Main, Post Bag No.4, 4-1-954, ABID Road, Hyderabad 500001) for the purpose of preserving, cleaning and upkeep of the Monuments in and around the Madurai City, without prejudice to their rights and contentions before the trial Court and produce the receipt/acknowledgement before the Judicial Magistrate Court, Thirumangalam, 2/5

Madurai District.

6.On production of such receipt, the petitioners are ordered to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on their appearance, within a period of fifteen days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, before the Judicial Magistrate Court , Thirumangalam, Madurai District, on condition that the petitioner shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) each, with two sureties each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Magistrate concerned and on further conditions that:

(a)the petitioners and the sureties shall affix their photographs and left thumb impression in the surety bond and the Magistrate may obtain a copy of his Aadhar card or Bank pass Book to ensure their identity; (b)the petitioners shall report before the respondent police daily at 10.30 am for a period of two weeks and thereafter, as and when required for interrogation; (c)the petitioners shall not tamper with evidence or witness either during investigation or trial;

(d)the petitioners shall not abscond either during investigation or trial; (e)on breach of any of the aforesaid conditions, the learned Magistrate/ Trial Court is entitled to take appropriate action against the petitioners in accordance with law as if the conditions have been imposed and the petitioners released on bail by the 3/5

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/- 18/10/2024 / TRUE COPY / / 11 /2024 Sub-Assistant Registrar (C.S. I / II / III / IV) Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai - 625 023.

JBR TO 1 THE JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE THIRUMANGALAM, MADURAI DISTRICT.

2 DO-THROUGH THE CHIEF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE, MADURAI DISTRICT.

3 THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE, KALLIKUDI POLICE STATION, MADURAI DISTRICT.

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

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COPY TO THE OFFICER INCHARGE PAO, ASI, HYDERABAD.

+1. CC to M/S.A.SHAKAVUDEEN Advocate SR.No.12698(I) dated 18/10/2024

ORDER

IN CRL OP(MD) No.17760 of 2024 Date :18/10/2024 PSP/ VR /SAR /18.11.2024/ 5P/ 7C Madurai Bench of Madras High Court is issuing certified copies in this format from 17/07/2023 5/5