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Deepak v. Inspector of Police

Madras HC20 Feb 2024CRL OP/3869/2024

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What is this about?

The Court granted bail to the petitioner, Deepak, in a criminal miscellaneous case regarding alleged possession of ganja under the NDPS Act. The petitioner was released on a bond of Rs. 10,000 with two sureties subject to strict reporting and non-breach conditions.

What did the court decide?

Petitioner released on bail with a bond of Rs. 10,000 and two sureties, subject to daily reporting and other conditions.

Deepak Vs Inspector of Police — Narcotics (NDPS) | Madras HC (2024)

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Crl.O.P.No.3869 of 2024

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 20.02.2024

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN

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Deepak

...Petitioner

Vs.

The State rep by, Inspector of Police, T-6, Peerkkankaranai Police Station, Chengalpattu District. ( Crime No.21 of 2024)

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...Respondent

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PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 439 of Cr.P.C. praying to enlarge the petitioner on bail in Crime No.21 of 2024 on the file of the respondent police.

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For Petitioner : Mr. D. Magesh

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For Respondent : Mr.L. Baskaran Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

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ORDER

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The petitioner seeks bail in Crime No.21 of 2024 registered under

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Sections 8(c), 20(b) (ii) (B) of NDPS Act 1985.

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2.The petitioner had been remanded to judicial custody on

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18.01.2024 with possession of 1.200 Kgs of ganja, which is an intermediate quantity.

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. The main objection raised against the respondent is that there

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are 18 previous cases pending against the petitioner. However, all are I.P.C

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cases.

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4.Taking all the factors into consideration and the quantity of the

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contraband and the period of incarceration, this Court is inclined to grant bail

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to the petitioner subject to the following conditions.

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

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condition to 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

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the learned Judicial Magistrate No.1, Tambaram , and on further conditions 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 10.00 a.m., until further orders.

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[c]the petitioner shall not abscond either during investigation or trial.

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[d] the petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witness 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 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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[f] If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 229A IPC.

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C.V.KARTHIKEYAN, J.

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The Judicial Magistrate No.1, Tambaram

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2.Inspector of Police, T-6, Peerkkankaranai Police Station, Chengalpattu District.

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3.Central Prison, Puzhal, Chennai

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4.The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court.

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