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2020 (11) TMI 1016 - MADRAS HIGH COURTSeeking grant of anticipatory bail - allegation against the petitioner is that he has conspired with the other accused and engaged them to commit murder - HELD THAT:- The petitioner is an influential person and he will tamper the evidence and influence the witnesses. In view of the same, the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is necessary to find out more facts. The learned State Public Prosecutor also referred to status report filed by the Deputy Superintendent of Police. From the status report, it is seen that A2, A11 and A13 surrendered and A3 to A10, A12 and A14 were arrested. In the status report, it is not stated whether the accused persons A.2 to A.14 are still in custody or they were released on bail. The apprehension of the learned State Public Prosecutor as well as the learned Senior Counsel appearing for the intervenor is that unless the petitioner is taken into custody and interrogated, he will tamper the evidence and influence the witnesses. It is seen that the petitioner is not apprehended for one year from date of occurrence and all other accused were released on bail. Considering the contention of the learned Senior Counsel appearing for the petitioner, the learned State Public Prosecutor and the learned Senior Counsel appearing for the intervenor, this Court is inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner with certain conditions, as the custodial interrogation of the petitioner is not necessary. The petitioner is ordered to be released on bail in the event of his arrest or on his appearance within 15 days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order before the Court of the Judicial Magistrate II, Hosur, Krishnagiri, on condition that the petitioner shall execute a bond for a sum of ₹ 50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand only) with two sureties each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial Magistrate II, Hosur, Krishnagiri, failing which, the petition for anticipatory bail shall stand dismissed - Bail application allowed.
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