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Murugan v. the Inspector of Police

Madras HC23 Aug 2018CRL OP(MD)/14781/2018

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What is this about?

The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioners involved in an election dispute case punishable under IPC and Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act, subject to conditions including bond execution and police appearance.

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Anticipatory bail granted subject to execution of a bond, appearance before Magistrate within 15 days, and compliance with police interrogation requirements.

Murugan Vs the Inspector of Police — Anticipatory Bail | Madras HC (2018)

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT ( Criminal Jurisdiction )

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Thursday, the Twenty Third day of August Two Thousand Eighteen

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PRESENT

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The Hon`ble Mr.Justice N.ANAND VENKATESH

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CRL OP(MD) No.14781 of 2018

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1 MURUGAN 2 RAJIV GANDHI

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... PETITIONERS / ACCUSED NO.1 & 6

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STATE REP.BY THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE, SAYALKUDI POLICE STATION, RAMANATHAPURAM DISTRICT. IN CRIME NO.125 OF 2018 ... RESPONDENT / COMPLAINANT

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For Petitioners: Mr.N.RAMESH ARUMUGAM Advocate

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For Respondent : Mr.M.ASOKAN, Govt. Advocate ( Crl. Side)

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PETITION FOR ANTICIPATORY BAIL Under Sec. 438 Cr.P.C.

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ORDER : The Court Made the following order :-

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The petitioners apprehend arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 147,148,294(b), 323, 324 and 506(ii) of IPC and Section 4 of Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act, 2002 in Crime No.125 of 2018, seek anticipatory bail.

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2.The case of the prosecution is that due to society election dispute, the petitioner abused the defacto complainant in filthy language and assaulted him.

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3.Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioners.

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4.The learned Additional Public Prosecutor submitted that due to society election dispute between the parties, case and counter case have been lodged by the respective parties. He would further submit that the injured had been discharged from the hospital.

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5.Taking note of the facts and circumstances, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners with certain conditions. Accordingly, the petitioners are ordered to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on their appearance before the learned Judicial Magistrate, Mudhukulathur and on their executing a https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 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

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Magistrate concerned and on further condition that the petitioners shall appear before the respondent police as and when required for interrogation. The petitioners shall comply with the conditions stipulated under Section 438 Cr.P.C. scrupulously.

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6.The petitioners shall appear before the concerned Magistrate within a period of 15 days from the date on which the order copy made ready, failing which, the petition for anticipatory bail shall stand dismissed.

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/ TRUE COPY /

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Madurai Bench of Madras High Court,

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THE JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE, MUDHUKULATHUR.

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DO-THROUGH THE CHIEF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE, RAMANATHAPURAM DISTRICT.

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THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE, SAYALKUDI POLICE STATION, RAMANATHAPURAM DISTRICT.

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THE ADDITIONAL PUBLIC PROSECUTOR,

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MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT, MADURAI.

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+1. CC to Mr.N.RAMESH ARUMUGAM Advocate SR.No.16045

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CRL OP(MD) No.14781 of 2018

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MS/JC/SAR-2/27.08.2018/2P.6C

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https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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