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Muniyammal v. State

Madras HC28 Jul 2021CRL OP/13019/2021

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What is this about?

This order granted bail to a petitioner in a murder case involving a complainant against violation of evidence. The court reasoned that incarceration duration warranted release. It set conditions including daily police reporting, no tampering with evidence or witnesses, and no absconding, empowering courts to act on breach as per P.K. Shaji.

What did the court decide?

Petitioner ordered to be released on bail with two sureties (one blood related), one each for Rs. 10,000, subject to conditions.

Muniyammal Vs State — Murder and Culpable Homicide | Madras HC (2021)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 28.07.2021

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI

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Crl.O.P.No.13019 of 2021

Muniyammal

... Petitioner

Vs.

State: Inspector of Police, Kaveripattinam Police Station, Krishnagiri District. (Crime No.206 of 2021)

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... Respondent

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Prayer:

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Petition filed under Section 439 of Cr.P.C., seeking to release the petitioner on bail pending investigation in Crime No.206 of 2021 on the file of the respondent.

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For Petitioner : Mr.M.P.Saravanan

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For Respondent : Mr.A.Gopinath Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

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ORDER

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The petitioner who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 12.06.2021 for the offence under Section 302 of I.P.C. in Crime No.206 of 2021 on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail.

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2.It is the case of the prosecution that the petitioner along with the other accused is alleged to have committed murder of the deceased.

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3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner has not committed any offence as alleged by the prosecution.

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4.The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) submitted that investigation is pending and that there is no previous case as against the petitioner.

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5.Considering the period of incarceration undergone by the petitioner, I am inclined to grant bail to the petitioner.

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6.Accordingly, 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, of whom, one should be a blood related surety, each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial Magistrate Court - I, Krishnagiri and on further condition that:

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(a)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;

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

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(c)the petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witness either during investigation or trial;

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(d)the petitioner shall not abscond either during investigation or trial;

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(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 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;

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(f)if the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 229-A IPC.

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28/07/2021

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This order, on being produced, be punctually observed and carried into execution by all concerned

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TRUE COPY

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Sub-Assistant Registrar (Statistics/C.S.) High Court, Madras - 600 104.

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1 THE JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE, NO.I, KRISHNAGIRI.

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2 THE CHIEF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE, KRISHNAGIRI DISTRICT [FOR INFORMATION].

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3 THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE, KAVERIPATTINAM POLICE STATION, KRISHNAGIRI DISTRICT.

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4 THE SUPERINTENDENT, CENTRAL WOMEN PRISON, SALEM.

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5 THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR HIGH COURT, MADRAS.

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CC to M/S. M.P.SARAVANAN Advocate on payment of necessary charges

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CRL OP.13019/2021 Date :28/07/2021 JPA 29/07/2021

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