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Athavullah v. The Inspector of Police

Madras HC1 Apr 2022CRL OP(MD)/5557/2022

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What is this about?

This court allowed criminal original petitions seeking modification of bail conditions imposed by the Principal Sessions Judge. The stringent requirement to stay at Usilampatti and report twice daily was relaxed to a single daily report at Thideer Nagar Police Station.

What did the court decide?

Modification of bail conditions: petitioners directed to appear once daily at 10:00 am at Thideer Nagar Police Station; other conditions by Sessions Judge remain unaltered.

Athavullah Vs The Inspector of Police — Anticipatory Bail | Madras HC (2022)

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CRL OP(MD). Nos.5557 and 5560 of 2022

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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( Criminal Jurisdiction )

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Date : 01/04/2022

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CORAM

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The Hon`ble Mr.Justice K.MURALI SHANKAR

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CRL OP(MD). Nos.5557 and 5560 of 2022

1.Athavullah

2.Fahrudeen

3.Ilkhan

: Petitioners

(in Crl.OP(MD)No.5557/2022)

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M.Kaleelullah Sheriff : Petitioner (in Crl.OP(MD)No.5560/2022)

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State represented by The Sub-Inspector of Police, Thideer Nagar Police Station, Madurai. (Crime No.84 of 2022) : Respondent (in both petitions)

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COMMON PRAYER: Criminal Original Petitions filed under Section 482 r/w. Section 439(1)(b) of Cr.P.C., to modify the condition imposed by the learned Principal Sessions Judge, Madurai, dated 08.03.2022 in Crl.M.P.Nos.1112 and 1177 of 2022, directing the petitioners shall stay at Usilampatti and sign before the Inspector of Police, Usilampatti Town Police Station daily twice at 10.00 am and 05.00 pm for 30 days, thereafter, they shall appear and sign before the Inspector of Police, Thideer Nagar Police Station, daily at 10.00 am until further orders.

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(in both petitions) For Petitioners : Mr.R.Venkatesan

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For Respondent : Mr.M.Muthu Manikkam, Government Advocate (Criminal Side)

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COMMON ORDER

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These Criminal Original Petitions are filed to modify the condition imposed by the learned Principal Sessions Judge, Madurai, in Crl.M.P.Nos.1112 and 1177 of 2022, dated 08.03.2022, directing the petitioners to stay at Usilampatti and sign before the Inspector of Police, Usilampatti Town Police Station daily twice at 10.00 am and 05.00 pm for 30 days, thereafter, they shall appear and sign before the Inspector of Police, Thideer Nagar Police Station, daily at 10.00 am until further orders.

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It is evident from the records that the learned Principal Sessions Judge, Madurai, in Crl.M.P.Nos.1112 and 1177 of 2022, dated 08.03.2022 has granted anticipatory bail with the above conditions. Aggrieved by the said order, the petitioners have filed the present petition, seeking modification of the conditions.

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3.Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and considering the nature of the offence alleged, this Court is inclined to modify the condition imposed by the learned Principal Sessions Judge, Madurai, and the petitioners are directed to appear before the Inspector of Police, Thideer Nagar Police Station, daily at 10.00 am until further orders and the other conditions imposed by the learned Principal Sessions Judge, Madurai, shall remain unaltered.

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4.In view of the above, the Criminal Original Petitions are allowed.

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// True Copy //

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/ /2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS)

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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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2.The Sub-Inspector of Police, Thideer Nagar Police Station, Madurai.

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3.The Inspector of Police, Usilampatti Town Police Station, Madurai.

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4.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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CRL OP(MD). Nos.5557 and 5560 of 2022 Date : 01/04/2022

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TR(21.04.2022) 3P 5C

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Athavullah v. The Inspector of Police

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