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Prasath @ Prakasam @ Gnanaprakasam v. The Inspector of Police

Madras HC10 Jun 2021CRL OP(MD)/7479/2021

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What is this about?

In a second bail application under Section 439 Cr.P.C. for an offence under Section 304 IPC regarding a fatal rash and negligent driving accident, the Madras High Court granted bail on a personal bond with sureties, directing the petitioner to report to police and outlining strict conditions against tampering with evidence or absconding.

What did the court decide?

Petitioner released on bail on own bond of Rs.10,000 before Jail Authority with conditions to execute surety bond before Magistrate within one month and deposit CMPRF contribution.

Prasath @ Prakasam @ Gnanaprakasam Vs The… — Murder and Culpable Homicide | Madras HC (2021)

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CRL OP(MD). No.7479 of 2021

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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( Criminal Jurisdiction ) Date : 10/06/2021

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PRESENT

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The Hon`ble Mrs.Justice S.ANANTHI CRL OP(MD). No.7479 of 2021

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Prasath @ Prakasam @ Gnanaprakasam ... Petitioner/Sole Accused

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The State Rep.by The Inspector of Police, Ilayankudi Police Station, Sivagangai District. (Crime No.138 of 2021). ... Respondent/Complainant

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For Petitioner : Mr.D.Rameshkumar, Advocate. For Respondent : Mr.K.Sanjay Gandhi, Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

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PETITION FOR BAIL Under Sec.439 of Cr.P.C.

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PRAYER :- For Bail in Crime No.138 of 2021 on the file of the Respondent Police.

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ORDER : The Court made the following order :-

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This is the second bail application. The petitioner/sole accused, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 22.04.2021 for the offences punishable under Section 304(A) of IPC @ 304(ii) of IPC in Crime No.138 of 2021 on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail.

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2.The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner said to have drove his four-wheeler in a rash and negligent manner and dashed against the husband of the de-facto complainant and two others. Hence,the complaint.

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3.The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is an innocent and he has been falsely implicated in this case. He would further submit that the petitioner is in judicial custody from 22.04.2021 and he will abide by any condition and hence, he would pray for granting bail to the petitioner.

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4.The learned Government Advocate(Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police strongly opposed this petition on the ground that four previous cases are pending against the petitioner.

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5.Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and also considering the period of incarceration, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner.

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6.Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on executing his own bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/-(Rupees Ten Thousand only) before the Jail Authority. The petitioner after his release shall surrender before the concerned Judicial Magistrate voluntarily on any working day within a period of one month from the date of resumption of regular work in the Subordinate Courts and 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 learned District Munsif-cum-Judicial Magistrate, Ilayankudi, Sivagangai District. On such execution of bond before the concerned Magistrate, the own bond executed before the Jail Authority shall stand cancelled automatically.

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i)the sureties shall affix their photographs and left thumb impression in the surety bond and the Magistrate/concerned court may obtain a copy of their Aadhar card or Bank Pass Book to ensure their identity.

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(ii)the petitioner is directed to deposit a sum of Rs.10,000/(Rupees Ten Thousand only) to the credit of Government of Tamil Nadu, CMPRF in IOB, Secretariat Branch, Chennai-9 (Account No.11720 10000 00070, IFSC Code: IOBA0001172), within a period of two weeks without prejudice to his rights and contentions before the trial Court and produce the receipt/acknowledgment before the learned District Munsif-cum-Judicial Magistrate, Ilayankudi, Sivagangai District.

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iii)the petitioner shall report before the respondent police every Monday at 10.30 am., until further orders. iv)the petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witness. v)the petitioner shall not abscond during trial.

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vi)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].

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vii)If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 229A IPC.

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

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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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1.THE DISTRICT MUNSIF CUM JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE, ILAYANKUDI, SIVAGANGAI DISTRICT.

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2.-DO-THRO'THE CHIEF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE, SIVAGANGAI DISTRICT.

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3.THE OFFICER INCHARGE, DISTRICT PRISON, SIVAGANGAI. 4.THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE, ILAYANKUDI POLICE STATION, SIVAGANGAI DISTRICT.

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

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COPY TO: THE OFFICER INCHARGE, CHIEF MINISTER PUBLIC RELIEF FUND, GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU, SECRETARIAT, CHENNAI – 9.

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ORDER IN CRL OP(MD) No.7479 of 2021 Date :10/06/2021

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