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Ambika v. State of Kerala

Kerala HC16 Mar 2022Bail Appl./371/2022

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What is this about?

The High Court of Kerala granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner, the mother-in-law of the complainant, in a case under Section 498A IPC. The court imposed conditions including execution of a bond, appearance before the investigating officer, non-interference with the investigation, and avoidance of other crimes.

What did the court decide?

Release on anticipatory bail subject to conditions of bond execution, appearance, and non-interference with investigation

Ambika Vs State of Kerala — Matrimonial and Divorce | Kerala HC (2022)

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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 GOPINATH P.

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WEDNESDAY, THE 16^TH DAY OF MARCH 2022 / 25TH PHALGUNA, 1943

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BAIL APPL. NO. 371 OF 2022

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CRIME NO.1619/2021 OF KADAKKAL POLICE STATION

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PETITIONER/2ND ACCUSED:

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AMBIKA AGED 68 YEARS W/O.PRAKASH, THEMPAMVILA PUTHEN VEEDU, EAYAKKODU PULLUPARA P.O., KUMMIL VILLAGE, KADAKKAL, KOLLAM DISTRICT.

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BY ADV P.ANOOP (MULAVANA)

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RESPONDENTS:

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1 STATE OF KERALA REPRESENTED BY PUBLIC PROSECUTOR, HIGH COURT OF KERALA - 682 031.

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2 STATION HOUSE OFFICER KADAKKAL POLICE STATION, KOLLAM DISTRICT - 691 536.

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OTHER PRESENT:

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SRI. NOUSHAD K.A. (SR.PP)

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THIS BAIL APPLICATION HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 16.03.2022, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:

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ORDER

This is an application for anticipatory bail.

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The petitioner is the 2^nd accused in Crime No.1619/2021 of Kadakkal Police Station, Kollam District alleging commission of offences punishable under Sections 498A of the Indian Penal Code. The petitioner is the mother-in-law of the de facto complainant.

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The allegation against the petitioner is that after the marriage of de facto complainant with the son of the petitioner, the petitioner along with the other accused have physically and mentally harassed the de facto complainant and thereby they committed the offences alleged against them.

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The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is absolutely innocent in the matter. It is submitted that she has been falsely implicated in the crime in order to settle other matrimonial disputes. It is submitted that the petitioner had no occasion to harass the de facto complainant in any manner.

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Heard the learned Public Prosecutor also.

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Having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case and considering the nature of the allegations against the petitioner, I am of the opinion that the petitioner can be granted anticipatory bail subject to conditions.

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In the result, this application is allowed. It is directed that the petitioner shall be released on anticipatory bail, in the event of arrest in Crime No.1619/2021 of Kadakkal Police Station subject to the following

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conditions:-

(i) Petitioner shall execute a separate bond for a sum of Rs.50,000/(Rupees fifty thousand only) with two solvent sureties each for the like sum to the satisfaction of the jurisdictional Court;

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(ii) Petitioner shall appear before the investigating officer in Crime No.1619/2021 of Kadakkal Police Station as and when called upon to do so;

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(iii) Petitioner shall not attempt to contact the de facto complainant or interfere with the investigation or to influence or intimidate any witness in Crime No.1619/2021 of Kadakkal l Police Station;

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(iv) Petitioner shall not involve in any other crime while on bail.

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If any of the aforesaid conditions are violated, the Investigating officer in Crime No.1619/2021 of Kadakkal Police Station may file an application before the jurisdictional Court for cancellation of bail.

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GOPINATH P. JUDGE

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Ambika v. State of Kerala

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