Tirunelveli caste killing: Madras HC grants bail to accused

Madurai: Madras high court has granted bail to K Jayapal, one of the accused in the caste killing case of C Kavin Selva Ganesh.The court was hearing the petition filed by Jayapal challenging the order of the II additional district court (PCR), Tirunelveli, dismissing his bail petition.Justice S Karthikeyan observed that as per the case of the prosecution, the appellant was not directly involved in the crime but actively participated in the conspiracy, preparation and execution of the killing of the deceased. The judge observed that it was brought to the notice of the court that the cases against Saravanan, Krishnakumari (suspended SIs) were quashed by the court. However, the court declined to quash the case against Jayapal. Considering the gravity of the offence, the overt act alleged against Jayapal, time to be taken for the completion of the trial, quashing of charges in respect of co-accused, the court is inclined to grant bail to the appellant, however, subject to stringent conditions.The judge set aside the trial court order and granted bail to the appellant. The appellant shall not enter upon the occurrence place or contact the complainant, the victim’s mother, either directly or through electronic means during the bail period. He shall report before the trial court every day at 10.30am and 5.30pm, until further orders.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Madurai | Silver Rate in Madurai | Bank Holidays in Madurai | Public Holidays in Madurai | Madurai AQI | Weather in Madurai | Petrol Price in Madurai | Diesel Price in Madurai | CNG Price in Madurai | LPG Price in MaduraiStay updated with the latest Madurai news. Download the TOI App.