O R D E R

This is an application for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure . The petitioners are accused Nos.10 and 11 in Crime No.870/2009 of Cheranalloor Police Station, Ernakulam District.

2. The offences alleged against the petitioners are under Sections 366 A, 372, 373, 342, 376, 212 and 120 B of the Indian Penal Code.

3. When the Bail Application came up for hearing on

23.12.2009, the following order was passed:

“After having heard the learned counsel for the petitioners and the learned Public Prosecutor, I am of the view that before disposing of the Bail Application, an opportunity should be given to the petitioners to appear before the investigating officer. Accordingly, there will be a direction to the petitioners to appear before the investigating officer at 9 A.M. on 29th and 30th December, 2009.

Post on 06.01.2010.

It is submitted by the learned Public Prosecutor that the petitioners will not be arrested until further orders in connection with Crime No.870/2009 of Cheranalloor Police Station, Ernakulam.

The petitioners shall produce copy of this order before the investigating officer.

Hand over copy to both sides.”

4. It is submitted by the learn