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<h1>Court grants anticipatory bail based on lack of evidence, cooperation, and conditions imposed.</h1> <h3>M. Ramamurthy S/o Munusamy Versus State rep. by the Inspector of Police</h3> M. Ramamurthy S/o Munusamy Versus State rep. by the Inspector of Police - TMI Issues:Petitioner seeking anticipatory bail for alleged offences under IPC, Prosecution's case based on circumstantial evidence, Prosecution's claim of petitioner's involvement in a planned murder, Arguments for and against custodial interrogation, Previous bail petitions dismissed, Decision on granting anticipatory bail.Analysis:1. Petitioner's Anticipatory Bail Request: The petitioner sought anticipatory bail concerning offences under IPC. The petitioner, not connected with the alleged offence, argued that the case was based on circumstantial evidence and false implication. He emphasized his good reputation, lack of evidence against him, and willingness to cooperate with the investigation.2. Prosecution's Case: The prosecution alleged the petitioner as the prime accused in a planned murder. They claimed the petitioner arranged hooligans to kill the victim due to business rivalry. The prosecution highlighted confessions of other accused, witness statements, and the need for custodial interrogation to uncover the truth. They argued against granting anticipatory bail based on the seriousness of the offences and the petitioner's alleged influence.3. Intervenor's Submission: The intervenor supported the prosecution's stance, emphasizing the petitioner's motive, strong evidence against him, and the risk of evidence tampering if not taken into custody. They contended that custodial interrogation was crucial to prevent accused fleeing and destroying evidence.4. Rebuttal by Petitioner's Counsel: The petitioner's counsel refuted the prosecution's claims, stating the case lacked eyewitness evidence and highlighted procedural delays in the investigation. They argued for anticipatory bail based on circumstantial evidence and previous court judgments supporting their stance.5. Court's Decision: After considering all arguments, the court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner with specific conditions. The court noted the time elapsed since the incident, the release of other accused on bail, the petitioner's age and health condition, and his willingness to cooperate. The court imposed conditions such as a bail bond, regular reporting to the police, non-absconding, and non-tampering with evidence.6. Final Order: The court allowed the Criminal Original Petition, ordering the petitioner's release on bail upon arrest or appearance within a specified period. The court set stringent conditions to ensure compliance and warned of consequences for any breach, including registration of a fresh FIR in case of absconding.This detailed analysis encapsulates the legal judgment's key aspects, including arguments presented, the court's reasoning, and the final decision on granting anticipatory bail in the case.