This revision petition arises from the order of the Sessions Judge, Bangalore, confirming the order of the First Magistrate, Bangalore, dated 8th March, 1968, by which he directed that M.O. 1 (gold ingot) be delivered to P.W. 2 Balasubrahmanyam.

The facts material for the disposal of this petition are these: On the night of 7tn February, 1967 two ladies, one Jayalakshmamma (not examined in the case) and Janakamma (P.W. 1) were sitting just in front of the house of P.W. 2, who was then a Magistrate at Doddaballapur. Three persons having disguised themselves, by smearing colour to their faces, suddenly approached these ladies and forcibly snatched gold chains from them weighing 31 tolas of 22 carrat and. ran away from the place. Shortly thereafter, P.W. 2, having learnt about the incident, lodged a complaint with the Police of Doddaballapur. The Police registered a case, but could not proceed further with the investigation as they were unable to trace the culprits.

It appears, during the course of investigation of certain crimes said to have been committed within the limits of Nelamangla Police Station, one Rama was arrested by the Sub-Inspector of Police of that station. On the i