JUDGMENT :

S.L.P (Crl.) Nos.706 & 828 of 1992

1. Having heard counsel at length and having perused the charge-sheet filed by the prosecution showing the nature of allegations against the present petitioners, who are described as accused Nos.24, 25 and 26, and having also perused the statements of the relevant witnesses, who implicate them, we are of the opinion that the petitioners should be granted bail. They will be released on bail on the following terms and conditions;

(1) They shall execute a bond in the sum of Rs.50,000/- each with two sureties for like amount.

(2) They shall stay in their respective Taluks (Erode and Palayamkottai Taluks) except when they are required to attend the Designated Court. If they want to go out of their respective Taluks, they would be at liberty to do so after obtaining the written permission of the Superintendent of Police of the respective Districts.

(3) They will report before the Police at the Town Police Station once in 15 days.

2. The Special Leave Petitions will stand disposed of accordingly.

Criminal Appeal No.200/92

3. Now that the documents are given, the Criminal Appeal has become infructuous. Hence, counsel for the appellants does not press