IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE V.RAMKUMAR THURSDAY, THE 25TH MARCH 2010 / 4TH CHAITHRA 1932 Bail Appl..No. 7238 of 2009() ----------------------------- CRIME NO. 197/2009 OF KELKAM POLICE STATION PETITIONERS/ACCUSED:- ------------------------------ NISHANTH JOSEPH,S/O.LATE JOSEPH, AGED 24 YEARS,BUS CONDUCTOR,MATTATHIL HOUSE, KOTTIYOOR.P.O,KANNUR DISTRICT. BY ADV. MR. CIBI THOMAS RESPONDENTS/COMPLAINANT/STATE:- -------------------------------------------- 1. THE SUB INSPECTOR OF POLICE, KELAKAM POLICE STATION. 2. STATE REP; BY PUBLIC PROSECUTOR, HIGH COURT OF KERALA,ERNAKULAM. ADV. MR. C.M. NAZER, PUBLIC PROSECUTOR THIS BAIL APPLICATION HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON 25/03/2010, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY PASSED THE FOLLOWING: V. RAMKUMAR, J. ==================== Bail Application No. 7238 of 2009 ==================== Dated this the 25th day of March, 2010. ORDER In this petition filed under Sec. 438 Cr.P.C. the petitioner seeks anticipatory bail on the allegation that he is sought to be arrested by the Kelakam police in connection with Crime No.197 of 2009 registered for offences punishable under Sections 452, 506(1) and 376 I.P.C. 2. The learned Public Prosecutor opposed the application. 3. Having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case including the fact that grave offences are involved, anticipatory bail cannot be granted to the petitioner . There is no reason why he should not approach the Magistrate concerned and seek regular bail after his arrest. This Petition is accordingly dismissed. Dated this the 25th day of March, 2010. V. RAMKUMAR, JUDGE. rv