Manoj v. State of Kerala
Case brief
What is this about?
The Court granted regular bail to the first accused in a robbery case under Section 439 CrPC. Despite the petitioner's plea of innocence and criminal antecedents noted by the prosecution, recovery of the stolen property having occurred, the Court ordered release subject to producing before the officer and not tampering with evidence.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner released on bail on executing bond with sureties subject to conditions regarding appearance before the investigating officer and no tampering with evidence.