Raman vs State

C.V.Karthikeyan, J

The petitioner, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 17.10.2023 for the offences under Sections 4(1)(aa) and 4(1-A)(ii) of TNP Act, in Crime No.756 of 2023, seeks bail.

2.The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner was found in illegal possession of 55 litres of ID arrack.

3.It is stated by the respondent that there are six previous cases against the petitioner herein, out of which, two cases are similar in nature.

4.But however, taking into consideration the period of incarceration, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner with certain conditions.

5.Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail on 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 the learned Judicial Magistrate, Chengam, and on further conditions that:

[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.

[b] the petitioner shall report before the respondent Police everyday at 10.30 a.m, 1.00 p.m and 6.00 p.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.