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Vinod M. v. State of Kerala

Kerala HC21 Aug 2009Bail Appl./4389/2009

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What is this about?

In a bail application under Section 437 CrPC (cited as 439 in text) regarding possession of 380 litres of wash, the High Court of Kerala granted bail on ₹25,000 with two sureties subject to standard conditions including regular reporting and non-interference.

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Release on bail on bond of Rs. 25,000 with two sureties each for Rs. 25,000 subject to reporting, interrogation, and conduct conditions.

Vinod M. Vs State of Kerala — Service and Employment | Kerala HC (2009)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

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PRESENT :

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THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.T.SANKARAN

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FRIDAY, THE 21ST AUGUST 2009 / 30TH SRAVANA 1931

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Bail Appl..No. 4389 of 2009()

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-----------------------------------CRMP.4025/2009 of J.M.F.C.-III, PUNALUR O.R.NO. 32/2009 OF PATHANAPURAM EXCISE RANGE

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PETITIONER:

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VINOD. M AGED 25 YEARS, S/O. MOHANAN RADHABHAVAN, MALUR COLLEGE PO, PATHANAPURAM.

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BY ADV. SRI. K. ABDUL JAWAD

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RESPONDENTS:

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1. STATE OF KERALA REPRESENTED BY PUBLIC PROSECUTOR HIGH COURT OF KERALA, ERNAKULAM.

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2. EXCISE INSPECTOR, PATHANAPURAM EXCISE RANGE.

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BY SRI. V. TEKCHAND PUBLIC PROSECUTOR

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THIS BAIL APPLICATION HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON 21/08/2009, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY PASSED THE FOLLOWING:

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K.T. SANKARAN, J.

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B.A. No. 4389 of 2009

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Dated this the 21^st day of August, 2009

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O R D E R

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This is an application for bail under Section 439 of the

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Code of Criminal Procedure. The petitioner is the accused in O.R. No.32/2009 of Pathanapuram Excise Range.

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The offence alleged against the petitioner is under Section 55 (g) of the Abkari Act.

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The prosecution case is that on 12.03.2009, the petitioner was found in possession of 380 litres of wash. The petitioner surrendered before the Court on 27.07.2009 and he was remanded to judicial custody.

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Taking into account the facts and circumstances of the case, the duration of the judicial custody undergone by the petitioner, the nature of the offence and the present stage of investigation, I am of the view that bail can be granted to the petitioner.

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The petitioner shall be released on bail on his executing bond for Rs.25,000/- with two solvent sureties each for the like amount to the satisfaction of the Judicial Magistrate of the First

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B.A. No. 4389 of 2009 2

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Class-III, Punalur subject to the following conditions:-

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A) The petitioner shall report before the Investigating Officer between 9 A.M. and 11 A.M. on all Mondays, till the final report is filed or until further orders.

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B) The petitioner shall appear before the Investigating Officer for interrogation as and when required.

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C) The petitioner shall not try to influence the prosecution witnesses or tamper with the evidence.

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D) The petitioner shall not commit any offence or indulge in any prejudicial activity while on bail.

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E) In case of breach of any of the conditions mentioned above, the bail shall be liable to be cancelled.

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The Bail Application is allowed as above.

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K.T. SANKARAN, JUDGE

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Vinod M. v. State of Kerala

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