IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
DR. KAUSER EDAPPAGATH, J
HUGHES HENRY – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF KERALA – Respondent
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| 1. allegations of multiple offences including sexual misconduct and misappropriation. (Para 2) |
| 2. court's observations and determination regarding the necessity of detention. (Para 4 , 6) |
| 3. arguments presented by both applicant's counsel and the public prosecutor regarding bail. (Para 5) |
ORDER
This application is filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita , 2023 (for short, BNSS ), seeking regular bail.
2. The applicant is the sole accused in Crime No.364/2024 of Cheruthuruthy Police Station, Thrissur District. The offences alleged are punishable under Sections 406 , 420, 376(2)
(n), 316, 323, 354C and 506 of the Indian Penal Code , 1860.
3. The prosecution case, in short, is that on 02.01.2023, the applicant, on a promise of marriage, invited the de-facto complainant to Thrissur and took her to hotel named “Sreeraj Residency” at Amala Nagar, Adatt Grama Panchayat, where he had sexual intercourse with her. It is further alleged that on 03.10.2023 and on several subsequent days thereafter, the applicant performed sexual acts with the de-facto complainant at her rented flat situated at Vallathol Nagar Grama Panchayat. It is also alleged that wh
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