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S.Thangaraj v. State Rep by

Madras HC27 Aug 2021CRL OP/14552/2021

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What is this about?

The High Court of Madras granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner facing charges under the Motor Spirit Order and IPC for illegal transportation of bio-diesel, accepting a deposit of Rs. 25,000 for school improvements and imposing strict reporting and non-tampering conditions.

What did the court decide?

Petitioner released on bail with conditions including a non-refundable deposit of Rs. 25,000 for school improvements, surety bond with photographs and Aadhar proofs, daily police reporting, and prohib

S.Thangaraj Vs State Rep by — Corruption | Madras HC (2021)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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( Criminal Jurisdiction )

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Friday, the Twenty Seventh day of August Two Thousand Twenty One

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PRESENT

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The Hon`ble Mr Justice M.DHANDAPANI

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CRIMINAL ORIGINAL PETITION No.14552 of 2021

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S.THANGARAJ [ PETITIONER / ACCUSED ]

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STATE REP BY [ RESPONDENT ] THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE, KONGANANPURAM POLICE STATION, KONGANANPURAM, SALEM DISTRICT. (CR.NO. 283 OF 2021)

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For Petitioner : M/S. C.PRAKASAM Advocate

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For Respondent : MR.C.E.PRATAP, 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 petitioner who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the alleged offence under Sections 2 (e) and 4 of the Motor Spirit and High Speed Diesel (Regulation of Supply and Distribution and Prevention of Malpractices) Order 1998 r/w. 7(1)(a) (ii) of E.C.Act, 1955 and r/w. 285 and 420 of I.P.C. in Cr.No.283 of 2021 on the file of the respondent police, seeks anticipatory bail.

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2.The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner is alleged to have been involved in illegal transportation of 2000 litres of bio diesel.

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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. The learned counsel, on instructions, further submitted that the petitioner is ready to deposit a sum of Rs.25,000/- to the Chief Educational Officer, Salem District.

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4.Heard the submissions made by the learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side). https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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5.Considering the fact that the petitioner is ready to deposit a sum of Rs.25,000/- to the Chief Educational Officer, Salem District, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

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6.Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail

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in the event of arrest or on his appearance, within a period of fifteen days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, before the learned District Munsif Cum Judicial Magistrate, Edapadi, Salem District, on condition that the petitioner shall execute 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 respondent police or the police officer who intends to arrest or to the satisfaction of the learned Magistrate concerned and on further condition that:

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(a)The petitioner shall make a non-refundable deposit of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand Only) to the credit of the Chief Educational Officer, Salem District for the rehabilitation and improvement of the basic needs of the Government Schools in the said District under necessary acknowledgment, without prejudice to his defence before the trial court and submit proof of payment of the said amount before the aforesaid learned Judicial Magistrate, who after perusing the receipt/ acknowledgment shall accept the sureties furnished by the petitioner;

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(b)the petitioner and the sureties shall affix their photographs and left thumb impression in the surety bond and the Court concerned may obtain a copy of their Aadhar card or Bank pass Book to ensure their identity;

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

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

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

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(f)on breach of any of the aforesaid conditions, the learned Magistrate/ Trial Court is entitled to take appropriate action against the petitioner 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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(g)if the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 229-A IPC. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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7.The Chief Educational Officer shall submit the necessary proof with regard to the expenditure incurred and works that were done for the improvement/ rehabilitation of the schools in the District before the Director of School Education as and when such works are completed by utilising the money as ordered by this Court.

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-sd/-

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27/08/2021

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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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