Periyasamy vs State

C.V.Karthikeyan, J

The petitioner seeks bail in Crime No.710 of 2023, registered by the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 4(1) (a), 4(1)(d), 4(1-A) of TNP Act. The petitioner had been remanded to judicial custody on 18.10.2023.

2.It is stated that the petitioner had extracted Coconut toddy without knowledge of the owner.

3.On the side of the respondent, it is stated that there are six previous cases against the petitioner herein but five have been disposed of.

4.Taking into consideration all these factors and the period of incarceration, I am inclined to grant bail to the petitioner subject to the following conditions.

5.Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on his executing 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 Judicial Magistrate Court, Sulur and on further conditions that :-

[a] the sureties shall affix his photographs and Left Thumb Impression in the surety bond and the Magistrate may obtain a copy of his Aadhar card or Bank pass Book to ensure his identity.

[b] the petitioner shall report before the respondent police everyday at 10.30 a.m., until further orders.

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

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

[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].

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