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Thirupathi v. State Rep by

Madras HC21 Mar 2024CRL OP/3399/2024

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Anticipatory bail sought by a petitioner apprehending arrest in a case of transporting six units of river sand under Sections 379 and 430 IPC. The court granted anticipatory bail on conditions including a bond with two sureties, daily reporting for two weeks, deposit of Rs.60,000, and non-tampering with evidence.

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Anticipatory bail granted with conditions: Rs.10,000 bond with two sureties, daily police reporting for two weeks, deposit of Rs.60,000 to District Revenue Officer, Thiruvallur.

Thirupathi Vs State Rep by — Anticipatory Bail | Madras HC (2024)

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C.V.KARTHIKEYAN, J.

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The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offence punishable under Sections 379 and 430 of IPC in Crime No.52 of 2024, seeks anticipatory bail.

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2 . The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner was found to transporting 6 units of river sand.

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3 . In view of these particular facts, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner with certain conditions.

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4 . Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on his appearance, within a period of fifteen days from the date on which the order copy made ready, before the District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, Gummidipoondi, 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, failing which, the petition for anticipatory bail shall stand dismissed and on further condition that:

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[a] the petitioner and 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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C.V.KARTHIKEYAN, J.

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[b] the petitioner shall report before the respondent police daily at 10.30 a.m., for a period of two weeks and thereafter as and when required.

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[c] the petitioner shall deposit a sum of Rs.60,000/- to the District Revenue Officer, Thiruvallur. Two weeks time is granted for deposit the said amount from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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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].

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[g] If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 229A IPC.

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