N.Purushothaman Vs The State Represented by, The Inspector of Police

PRAYER: Criminal Original Petition filed under Section 482 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to enlarge the Petitioner on bail in the event of his arrest in relation to Crime No.496 of 2024 on the file of the respondent Police/Inspector of Police, North Law and Order Police Station, Vellore, Vellore District.

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For Petitioner : Mr.Sunil Kumar. For Respondent : Mr.S.Balaji Government Advocate(Crl.Side)

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ORDER

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The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent

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police for the offences punishable under Section 3 (viii) r/w 10 of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 in Crime No.496 of Page No.1 of 4

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2024, seeks anticipatory bail.

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The case of the prosecution is that, on 03.12.2024, the

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petitioner was found with mobile phone during the recruitment examination for the post of Sub Inspector of Police conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board at Ambalal Hi-Tech Tower, Vellore. Hence, the case.

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The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that

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the petitioner is innocent; that he has been falsely implicated in this case and prayed for anticipatory bail to the petitioner.

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The learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the respondent police, while opposing the grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner, reiterated the prosecution case and confirmed the fact the mobile phone has been seized from the petitioner.

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Taking note of the facts and circumstances of the case, nature

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of allegations, the fact that the mobile phone was seized and since, custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not required for the purpose of investigation, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner with certain conditions.

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6. 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 is made ready, before the learned Judicial Magistrate IV, Vellore, 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 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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SUNDER MOHAN , J. [b] the petitioner shall report before the respondent police daily

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at 10.30 a.m., until further orders.

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[c] the petitioner shall not tamper with evidence or witness either

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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 Petitioners in accordance with law as if the conditions have been imposed and the Petitioners 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 269 BNS.

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21.04.2025

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Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No rkp To 1.The Inspector of Police, North Law & Order Police Station, Vellore, Vellore District. 2.The learned Judicial Magistrate IV, Vellore. 3.The Public Prosecutor, Madras High Court, Chennai.

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