HIGH COURT OF KERALA
P. G. Ajithkumar, J
BIJOY THOMAS – Appellant
Versus
THE STATE OF KERALA – Respondent
ORDER
This Bail Application is filed under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita .
2. Petitioner is the accused in Crime No. 878 of 2024 of Edathua Police Station. The above case is registered against the petitioner alleging offence punishable under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (for short 'BNS').
3. The prosecution case is that, on the basis of promise to arrange job in Australia, the petitioner obtained Rs.65,00,000/- through bank account of the deceased Saranya, her friend and relatives. The petitioner could not arrange the job as promised and failed to return the money. Because of the same, Saranya committed suicide.
4. Heard counsel for the petitioner and the Public Prosecutor.
5. The counsel for the petitioner submitted that even if the prosecution case is accepted in toto, the offence under Sec. 108 BNS is not attracted. The counsel submitted that he is ready to abide any conditions, if this Court grant him bail. The Public Prosecutor opposed the bail application. The Public Prosecutor submitted that the arrest of the petitioner in this case was recorded on 12.10.2024.
6. This Court considered the contentions of the petitioner and the Public Pros
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