Supreme Court of India · 2022-03-09
DEVADASSAN vs THE SECOND CLASS EXECUTIVE MAGISTRATE/ THE TAHSILDAR
- Citation / case number
- SC 2021/25295
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- DEVADASSAN
- Respondent
- THE SECOND CLASS EXECUTIVE MAGISTRATE/ THE TAHSILDAR
- Author
- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE INDIRA BANERJEE
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE J.K. MAHESHWARI HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE INDIRA BANERJEE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the orders of the Madras High Court and the Executive Magistrate, confirming the appellant's guilt for breaching the conditions of a bond under Section 122(1)(b) of the Cr.P.C. The appellant had previously executed a bond to maintain good behavior but was found involved in a serious criminal offense, leading to his arrest and custody. The court emphasized the importance of adhering to bond conditions to ensure public safety.