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Deepa v. State Rep By

Madras HC28 Mar 2024CRL OP/7797/2024

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The single judge granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a criminal complaint regarding offences under Sections 294(b), 323, and 325 of IPC. The order imposed strict conditions, including surrender within 15 days, execution of a bond with sureties, appearance for interrogation, and prohibitions against tampering with evidence or absconding.

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Anticipatory bail granted subject to conditions including surrender within 15 days, bond execution with sureties, reporting for interrogation, and restrictions against tampering with evidence or witne

Deepa Vs State Rep By — Anticipatory Bail | Madras HC (2024)

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C.V.KARTHIKEYAN,J.

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The petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in Crime No.78 of 2024, registered by the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 294(b), 323 and 325 of IPC.

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It is stated that the petitioner and the defacto complainant are

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relatives and a dispute arose between them over property.

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3.Taking all the factors into consideration, I am inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner subject to the following conditions:

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4.Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on

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anticipatory 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 learned District Munsif cum Judicial Magistrate, Madhavaram, on condition that the petitioner shall execute a bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand only) with two sureties for a

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like sum to the satisfaction of the respondent police or the police officer

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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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[b] the petitioner shall report before the respondent police as and when required for interrogation.

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[c] the petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witness either during investigation or trial.

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[d] the petitioner shall not abscond 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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