O R D E R

Petitioners who are accused Nos. 2 to 4 in Crime No. 110 of

2007 of Parappanangadi Police Station for an offence punishable under Section 153 A I.P.C., seek their enlargement on bail.

2. The case of the prosecution is that the petitioners were found leading a procession on 22-3-2007 at 7 a.m. shouted slogans promoting enmity between Hindus and Muslims and they were arrested by the police party which was on law and order patrol duty.

3. Eventhough the learned Public Prosecutor opposed the application, submitting inter alia, that, severe law and order situation prevails in that area in question, having regard to the fact that in other similar cases this court has granted bail to the accused persons, on stringent conditions, safeguarding the interest of the prosecution as well, I seen no reason why the petitioner should not be treated differently. Accordingly, the petitioners are directed to be released on bail on each of them executing a bond for Rs. 10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand only) with two solvent sureties each for the like amount to the satisfaction of the J.F.C.M- I, Parappanangadi, and subject to the following conditions:

1. Petitioners shall report before the City Poli