IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE K.HEMA WEDNESDAY, THE 18TH AUGUST 2010 / 27TH SRAVANA 1932 Bail Appl..No. 4874 of 2010() ----------------------------- CRIME NO.559/10 OF VIYYUR POLICE STATION (S): PETITIONER/ACCUSED -------------------------------------- OMANA,W/O.LATE BALAKRISHNAN,KOTTALA HOUSE,KOLAZHY,THRISSUR. BY ADV. SRI.P.K.SAJEEV RESPONDENT(S): COMPLAINANT -------------------------- STATE OF KERALA,REPRESENTED BY PUBLIC PROSECUTOR, HIGH COURT OF KERALA. PUBLIC PROSECUTOR SRI.P.A.SALIM. THIS BAIL APPLICATION HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON 18/08/2010, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY PASSED THE FOLLOWING: K.HEMA, J. ---------------------------------------------- Bail Application No.4874 of 2010 ---------------------------------------------- Dated 18th August, 2010. O R D E R This petition is for bail. 2. The alleged offence is under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code. According to prosecution, on 24.7.2010, petitioner committed murder of her husband by beating with an iron rod. She was looking after her two daughters by doing coolie work etc., but the husband used to come drunk and harass the accused and her mother-in-law. He used to insist for money and if money was refused, he used to even physically assault the accused. 3. Learned counsel for petitioner submitted that petitioner was arrested on the same day and she is in custody for the past 24 days. Petitioner has two daughters, one is expecting delivery and the other is getting married shortly. The investigation is almost over. Petitioner is prepared to abide by any condition, it is submitted. 4. Learned Public Prosecutor submitted that investigation is almost over and petitioner's presence is not BA NO.4874/10 2 required for the purpose of investigation. On hearing both sides, I am satisfied that bail can be granted to petitioner on conditions. Hence, the following order is passed : Petitioner shall be released on bail on her executing bond for Rs.50,000/- (Rupees fifty thousand only) with two solvent sureties each for the like sum, to the satisfaction of the court concerned, on the following conditions : (i) Petitioner shall report before the Investigating Officer as and when directed. (ii) Petitioner shall not influence or intimidate any witness or tamper with evidence. Petition is allowed. K.HEMA, JUDGE. tgs