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Supreme Court of India 2022-03-09 dismissed

DEVADASSAN vs THE SECOND CLASS EXECUTIVE MAGISTRATE, RAMANATHAPURAM & ORS

Bench: 2 — Indira Banerjee, J.K. Maheshwari

In Brief

The appellant was issued a bond for one year under the Code of Criminal Procedure to maintain good behaviour and peace in his locality. After executing the bond, he was subsequently charged with murder. An Executive Magistrate found him guilty of violating the bond's terms and ordered his arrest and custody. The High Court affirmed this decision. The Supreme Court held that the procedure prescribed under Chapter VIII of the Cr.P.C. was properly followed, due opportunity was afforded, and the restriction on personal liberty complied with Article 21. The appeal was dismissed.

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Criminal Procedure Bond and Security Constitutional Law Article 21 Executive Powers Public Order Habitual Offenders

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