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Muthuraman v. State of Kerala

Kerala HC12 Oct 2011Bail Appl./7074/2011

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What is this about?

The High Court of Kerala granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner accused under Section 498-A IPC, after he complied with a prior direction to appear before the investigating officer. Bail was granted subject to specific conditions.

What did the court decide?

The petitioner was granted anticipatory bail subject to appearing for interrogation, not influencing witnesses, and not committing offences.

Muthuraman Vs State of Kerala — Domestic Violence | Kerala HC (2011)

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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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WEDNESDAY, THE 12TH OCTOBER 2011 / 20TH ASWINA 1933

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Bail Appl..No. 7074 of 2011() ----------------------------CRIME NO.1988/2011 OF ALUVA (EAST) POLICE STATION

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PETITIONER/IST ACCUSED : ------------------------MUTHURAMAN, AGED 27 YEARS, S/O.NAGARAJ, KOTTERI, 7TH WARD, NILAKOTTERI TALUK, DINDIKAL DISTRICT, TAMIL NADU.

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BY ADV. SRI.JESWIN P.VARGHESE

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RESPONDENT: COMPLAINANT

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

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PUBLIC PROSECUTOR SRI.REJI JOSEPH

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THIS BAIL APPLICATION HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON 12/10/2011, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY PASSED THE FOLLOWING:

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K.T.SANKARAN, J.

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Bail Appln.No.7074 of 2011

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Dated this the 12^th day of October, 2011

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ORDER

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This is an application for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The petitioner is accused No.1 in Crime No.1988 of 2011 of Aluva (East) Police Station.

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The offence alleged against the petitioner is under Section 498-A read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code.

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When the Bail Application came up for admission on 28/09/2011, the following order was passed:

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“3. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Public Prosecutor.

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Taking into account the facts and circumstances of the case and the nature of the offence, I am of the view that before considering the question of granting anticipatory bail, the petitioner should be directed to appear before the investigating officer. Accordingly, there will be a direction to the petitioner to appear before the investigating officer on 8^th October, 2011.

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Post on 12.10.2011. It is submitted by the learned Public Prosecutor that the petitioner will

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Bail Appln.No.7074/2011

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not be arrested in connection with Crime No.1988 of 2011 of Aluva (East) Police Station, till 14.10.2011.

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The petitioner shall co-operate with the investigating officer in the matter of investigation and for recovery of incriminating materials, if any. The petitioner shall produce a copy of this order before the investigating officer.”

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It is submitted by the learned counsel for the petitioner that the direction in the order dated 28/09/2011 has been complied with by the petitioner.

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Taking into account the facts and circumstances of the case, the nature of the offence and also taking note of the fact that the direction in the order dated 28/09/2011 has been complied with by the petitioner, I am of the view that anticipatory bail can be granted to the petitioner. There will be a direction that in the event of the arrest of the petitioner, the officer in charge of the police station shall release him on bail on his executing bond for `10,000/- (Rupees Ten thousand only) with two solvent sureties for the like amount to the satisfaction of the officer concerned, subject to the following conditions:-

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Bail Appln.No.7074/2011

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a) The petitioner shall appear before the investigating officer for interrogation as and when required; b) The petitioner shall not try to influence the prosecution witnesses or tamper with the evidence. c) The petitioner shall not commit any offence or indulge in any prejudicial activity while on bail. d) 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 to the extent indicated above.

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K.T.SANKARAN, JUDGE

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Muthuraman v. State of Kerala

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