Ajay Sharma Thiru Moorthy v. State of Tamilnadu Rep by Inspector of Police, Cscid - Madurai

ORDER The petitioner, who apprehends arrest at the hands of the respondent police for the offences punishable under Sections 6(4) of the Scheduled Commodities (RDCS) ORDER , 1992 and under Section 7(1)

(a)(ii) of Essential Commodities Act in Crime No.20 of 2026, seeks anticipatory bail.

¶2The case of the prosecution is that the accused persons had acted in concert and were collectively responsible for the alleged unauthorised storage, transportation and handling of the essential commodities. Hence, a case was registered.

¶3The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the present case has been foisted on him and prays for anticipatory bail in favour of the petitioner.

¶4The learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police submitted that there is no previous case pending against the petitioner.

¶5Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and also considering the fact that there is no previous case pending against the petitioner this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail with certain conditions.

¶6Accordingly, the petitioner is ordered to be released on bail in the event of arrest or on his appearance, on condition that the petitioner shall 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 Judicial Magistrate No. III, Dindigul, within a period of fifteen days from the date on which the order copy made ready on further conditions that: [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 Aadhaar card or bank pass book to ensure their identity; [b] the petitioner shall make a non refundable deposit of Rs. 2,000/- (Rupees Two Thousand only) to the credit of the Head Master, Corporation Sethupathi Pandithurai Higher Secondary School, Railway Colony, Madurai, in SBI Account No.30033864969, IFSC No.SBIN0008167; CIF No:85019457624; State Bank of India, Karimedu (Madurai) Branch, 44, REX Centre, Gnanaolipuram, Madurai District. This fund shall be utilized for the purpose of purchasing furniture (Benches & Desks) for newly constructed class rooms under 'Namakku Naame' Scheme. On such deposit being made, the learned Magistrate shall accept the sureties furnished by the petitioner; [c] the petitioner shall report before the respondent police daily at

10.30 a.m., until further orders; [d]the petitioner shall not tamper with the evidence or witness either during investigation or trial. [e]the petitioner shall not abscond either during investigation or trial. [f] 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 is 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]. [g]If the accused thereafter absconds, a fresh FIR can be registered under Section 269 of BNS. 29-01-2026 KSA To

¶1The Inspector Of Police, CSCID - Madurai Dindigul Police Station.

¶2The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 29-01-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Ajay Sharma Thiru Moorthy Petitioner(s) Vs State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Inspector Of Police, CSCID- Madurai Dindigul Police Station, Crime No.20/2026 Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s): Mr.M. Karthick For Respondent(s): Mr.E. Antony Sahaya Prabahar Additional Public Prosecutor Prayer: C-33AB.For Anticipatory Bail in Crime No.20/2026 on the file of the respondent police.