( 1 ) THIS writ petition was taken up on a letter by The Bezwada bar Association in which it was alleged that one Sri. P. Sai Babu, an Advocate, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Section 332 of I. P. C. It appears that there was some incident involving the members of the Bar and the police, where there were allegations and counter-allegations. After said Sri. Sai Babu was arrested, it was alleged that The bezwada Bar Association President and members went to the Police Station offered bail, but the Police Officer concerned refused to grant bail. Later, Sri Sai Babu was produced before First Chief Metropolitan magistrate, Vijayawada. There also, the president and members of the Bar offered surety, but the Magistrate also did not grant him bail, although the offence was bailable.

( 2 ) THE Court took notice of the letter and a writ petition was registered. An order was passed by this Court on 28. 6. 2005, asking for an explanation from the Magistrate concerned and also asking the Station House officer concerned to file the counteraffidavit.

( 3 ) THE Magistrate s explanation was received, who stated in his explanation that the detenu was brough