K. Malarvizhi v. The State Of Tamilnadu
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT ( Criminal Jurisdiction ) Date : 15/11/2024 PRESENT The Hon`ble Mr.Justice N.ANAND VENKATESH
1. K. Malarvizhi
2. S. Kathalingam ... Petitioners/Accused No.1 & 2 Vs The State of Tamilnadu, Rep. by the Sub Inspector of Police, Ammayanaickanur Police Station, Dindigu District.
Crime No. 298/2024.
... Respondent/Complainant For Petitioner : M/s. Sundararaj. V, Advocate For Respondent : Mr.A.Albert James, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) PETITION FOR ANTICIPATORY BAIL Under Sec.482 of BNSS PRAYER :- For Anticipatory Bail in Crime No. 298 of 2024 on the file of the Respondent police.
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ORDER : The Court made the following order :- The petitioners, who apprehend arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the alleged offence under Sections 126(2), 296(b) and 351(2) of BNS (hereinafter referred to as new penal code) in Crime No.298 of 2024 on the file of the respondent police, seek anticipatory bail.
2. The case of the prosecution is that there was a property dispute between the parties. On 23.09.2024, the accused persons are said to have abused the defacto complainant in filthy language and intimidated with dire consequences.
3. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioners and the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police.
4. Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and also considering the fact that there was a property dispute between two sisters, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners. Accordingly, this criminal original petition is ordered and the petitioners are ordered to be released on anticipatory 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 learned Judicial 2/5
Magistrate, Nilakkotai, on condition that the petitioners 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 respondent police or the police officer who intends to arrest or to the satisfaction of the said Magistrate, on further condition that: [a] if the petitioners fail to surrender before the said Magistrate within a period of fifteen days, this order shall stand automatically cancelled. [b] 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 their Aadhar card or Bank pass Book to ensure their identity. [c] the petitioners shall report before the respondent police as and when required for interrogation.
[d] the petitioners shall not tamper with evidence or witness either during investigation or trial;
[e] the petitioners shall not abscond either during investigation or trial; [f] 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 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; 3/5
[g] if the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 229-A IPC.
sd/- 15/11/2024 / TRUE COPY / /11/2024 Sub-Assistant Registrar (CS-I / II /III/ IV) Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai - 625 023.
LR TO
1. THE JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE, NILAKKOTAI, 2 DO THROUGH THE CHIEF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE, DINDIGUL.
3. THE SUB INSPECTOR OF POLICE, AMMAYANAICKANUR POLICE STATION, DINDIGUL DISTRICT.
4. THE ADDITIONAL PUBLIC PROSECUTOR, MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT, MADURAI.
+1 CC to M/s.V.SUNDARARAJ, Advocate ( SR-14246[I] dated 19/11/2024 )
ORDER
IN CRL OP(MD) No.19780 of 2024 Date :15/11/2024 4/5
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