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Joseph @ Mayandi Joseph v. The Inspector of Police

Madras HC8 Jun 2020CRL OP(MD)/5743/2020

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What is this about?

The Madras High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a liquor possession case, holding that despite the quantity of contraband recovered, no purpose would be served by arrest and imposing specific conditions for interrogation and bond execution.

What did the court decide?

Petitioner ordered to be released on bail in event of arrest upon executing a bond with sureties and complying with conditions for interrogation.

Joseph @ Mayandi Joseph Vs The Inspector of Police — Anticipatory Bail | Madras HC (2020)

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CRL OP(MD). No.5743 of 2020

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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( Criminal Jurisdiction )

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Date : 08/06/2020

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PRESENT

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The Hon`ble Mr.Justice G.R.SWAMINATHAN

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CRL OP(MD). No.5743 of 2020

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Joseph @ Mayandi Joseph, ... Petitioner/Sole Accused

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State rep.by The Inspector of Police, Dindigul Taluk Police Station, Dindigul. Crime No.164/2020. ... Respondent/Complainant

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For Petitioner : M/s.K.Arunraj, Advocate. For Respondent : Mr.A.Robinson, Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

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

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PRAYER :-

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For Anticipatory Bail in Crime no.164 of 2020 on the file of the respondent police.

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ORDER : The Court made the following order :-

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Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate(Crl. Side) appearing for the respondent.

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The petitioner apprehending arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under sections 4(1) (aaa) of Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act, in Crime No. 164 of 2020 on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail.

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3.The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) strongly opposed this petition by pointing out that the huge quantity of contraband were recovered from the petitioner herein. The petitioner was said to have in possession of 3660 bottles of liquor.

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CRL OP(MD). No.5743 of 2020

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I am of the view that the contraband has been recovered and no purpose will be served by arresting the petitioner. Hence, I am inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner with certain conditions. Accordingly, petitioner is ordered to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on his appearance before the learned Judicial Magistrate No.I, Dindigul and 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 learned Magistrate concerned and on further condition that the petitioner shall appear before the respondent police as and when required for interrogation. The petitioner shall comply with the conditions stipulated under Section 438 Cr.P.C scrupulously.

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

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sd/-

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/ TRUE COPY / / /2020

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Sub-Assistant Registrar (C.S.) Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai - 625 023.

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Note : In view of the present lock down owing to COVID -19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned.

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THE JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE NO.I, DINDIGUL.

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DO THRO'THE CHIEF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE, DINDIGUL DISTRICT.

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THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE, DINDIGUL TALUK POLICE STATION, DINDIGUL.

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

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ORDER

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CRL OP(MD) No.5743 of 2020 Date :08/06/2020

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DAS

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AE/PN/SAR-II (10.06.2020) 2P 5C

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