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Shoukathali M.M. v. State of Kerala

Case / Petition Number:BAIL APPL. NO. 9091 OF 2023 (and connected BA Nos. 9093, 9094, 9097, 9102, 9103 & 9104/2023)

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Case Details & Bench

Court: High Court of Kerala
Hon'ble Judges: Mohammed Nias C.P.
Judgment Date: 2023-11-07
Court Decision / Holding: The Applications are allowed. The petitioner (2nd accused) is granted regular bail in all connected cases with conditions: (i) bond Rs. 50,000 and two solvent sureties; (ii) report to IO as directed; (iii) not tamper with evidence or influence witnesses; (iv) not commit another crime or leave India without court permission; (v) surrender passport if any (or file affidavit if none); (vi) furnish present address and mobile number to court and IO; (vii) bail-cancellation if conditions violated. The court clarifies police retain investigatory powers during bail per Sushila Aggarwal (2021) 1 KHC 663.
Final Disposition: Bail granted (regular bail) to the petitioner in BA Nos. 9091/2023, 9093/2023, 9094/2023, 9097/2023, 9102/2023, 9103/2023, 9104/2023 under specified conditions.

Parties to the Case

Appellants / Petitioners

Shoukathali M.M.

Respondents

State of Kerala represented by Public Prosecutor, High Court of Kerala; Sri. P.G. Manu (Mammalassery), Sr.PP; Smti. T.V. Neema, Sr.PP

Legal Representation & Advocates

Counsels for Petitioners

• T. Madhu
• C.R. Saradamani
• Renjish S. Menon
• Vrinda T.S.
• Aiswarya Jayapal

Counsels for Respondents

• Sri. P.G. Manu (Mammalassery)
• Smt. T.V. Neema

Case Synopsis & Summary

This is a consolidated bail-application order of the High Court of Kerala (Ernakulam) concerning the second, fifth, ninth, and other accused in multiple crimes involving Kannur Urban Nidhi Ltd. The petitioner, Shoukathali M.M., seeks regular bail under Section 439 CrPC for offences including cheating and conspiracy under IPC sections 409/420 read with 34. The petitions arise from multiple FIRs: Crime Nos. 407/2023 (Karikottakari PS), 467/2023 (Valapattanam PS), 235/2023 (Mattannur PS), 590/2023 (Mattannur PS), 453/2023 (Mattannur PS), 236/2023 (Mattannur PS), and 570/2023 (Mattannur PS). The court notes that the charge-sheets have not yet been filed, and there is no material suggesting imminent flight or tampering with evidence; bail is thus permissible with conditions. The prosecution contends bail should be denied given the offence’s scale and depositors’ losses, while the defense argues innocence and non-applicability of detention. The judge observes that 139 cases list the petitioner as an accused and 130 have granted bail, and that a lone bail grant would not undermine the investigation. The order ultimately allows bail with standard conditions, including bond, sureties, reporting, non-interference with witnesses, no foreign travel without permission, and surrender of passport where applicable, while noting police powers to investigate even on bail in light of Sushila Aggarwal (2021) 1 KHC 663.

Provisions of Law Cited

CrPC Section 439IPC Sections 409, 420 read with 34

Submissions & Arguments

Contentions of Appellants / Petitioners

The petitioner-tethered counsel contends the accused is innocent and falsely implicated with ulterior motives. The case records show that bail has been granted in 130 of 139 proceedings where the petitioner is an accused, and that no charge sheet has been filed in any of the connected crimes, indicating the absence of a compelling circumstance to deny bail. The defense highlights the lack of a custodial threat and asserts that the petitioner would comply with conditions and not misuse liberty. The accused emphasizes that depositors’ losses stem from a broader scheme led by Kannur Urban Nidhi Ltd. rather than the petitioner alone, and his prior arrest dates are admitted without a record of flight risk. Respondents:"The State submits that the scale of alleged cheating and the involvement of management in Kannur Urban Nidhi Ltd. warrant no bail, citing numerous cases and non-repayment of deposits; however, charge sheets are pending, and there is every likelihood of interference with witnesses and evidence if released. Bail should be refused or restricted to safeguard the investigation and depositors’ interests."

Contentions of Respondents

The State contends that the accused participated in a large-scale deposit-taking scam; release on bail could undermine investigations and witness credibility. It emphasizes the ongoing nature of investigations and the need to prevent further tampering with documents or flight risk. The State points to the absence of charge sheets and the history of many co-accused being granted bail as a factor, but argues for prudent conditions if bail is granted.

Cited Precedents (1)

Case Name	Citation	Treatment	Explanation
Sushila Aggarwal and others v. State (NCT of Delhi) and another	2021 (1) KHC 663	Positive	Cited to support that police may investigate and recover information even while an accused is on bail, aligning with the court’s rationale to balance liberty with ongoing investigation.

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# **IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM** ## **PRESENT** **THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED NIAS C.P.** **TUESDAY, THE 7[TH] DAY OF NOVEMBER 2023 / 16TH KARTHIKA, 1945** **BAIL APPL. NO. 9091 OF 2023** **CRIME NO.407/2023 OF KARIKOTTAKARI POLICE STATION, KANNUR** ## **PETITIONER/2ND ACCUSED:** SHOUKATHALI M.M AGED 43 YEARS, SON OF MOIDU, RESIDING AT MELEPPATTU VALAPPIL HOUSE, THRITHALLOOR, VADANAPPALLY, THRISSUR, THRISSUR DISTRICT - 680 619. HAVING ADDRESS AT MELEPPATTU VALAPPIL HOUSE, NANNAMMUKKU P.O., CHANGARAMKULAM, MALAPPURAM DISTRICT, PIN – 679575 BY ADVS. T.MADHU C.R.SARADAMANI RENJISH S. MENON VRINDA T.S. AISWARYA JAYAPAL ## **RESPONDENT/STATE:** STATE OF KERALA REPRESENTED BY PUBLIC PROSECUTOR, HIGH COURT OF KERALA, PIN - 682031 SRI. P.G. MANU (MAMMALASSERY), SR.PP & SMT. T.V. NEEMA, SR.PP THIS BAIL APPLICATION HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 07.11.2023, ALONG WITH Bail Appl..9093/2023, 9094/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: B.A.Nos.9091, 9093, 9094, 9097, 9102, 9103 & 9104/2023 ..2.. **IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM** ## **PRESENT** **THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED NIAS C.P. TUESDAY, THE 7[TH] DAY OF NOVEMBER 2023 /16TH KARTHIKA, 1945 BAIL APPL. NO. 9093 OF 2023** **CRIME NO.467/2023 OF VALAPPATANAM POLICE STATION, KANNUR** ## **PETITIONER/2ND ACCUSED:** SHOUKATHALI M.M AGED 43 YEARS, SON OF MOIDU, RESIDING AT MELEPPATTU VALAPPIL HOUSE, THRITHALLOOR, VADANAPPALLY, THRISSUR, THRISSUR DISTRICT - 680 619. HAVING ADDRESS AT MELEPPATTU VALAPPIL HOUSE, NANNAMMUKKU P.O., CHANGARAMKULAM, MALAPPURAM DISTRICT, PIN – 679575 BY ADVS. T.MADHU RENJISH S. MENON VRINDA T.S. AISWARYA JAYAPAL C.R.SARADAMANI ## **RESPONDENT/STATE:** STATE OF KERALA REPRESENTED BY PUBLIC PROSECUTOR, HIGH COURT OF KERALA, PIN – 682031 SRI. P.G. MANU (MAMMALASSERY), SR.PP & SMT. T.V. NEEMA, SR.PP THIS BAIL APPLICATION HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 07.11.2023, ALONG WITH Bail Appl..9091/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: B.A.Nos.9091, 9093, 9094, 9097, 9102, 9103 & 9104/2023 ..3.. # **IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT** **THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED NIAS C.P. TUESDAY, THE 7[TH] DAY OF NOVEMBER 2023 /16TH KARTHIKA, 1945 BAIL APPL. NO. 9094 OF 2023** **CRIME NO.235/2023 OF MATTANNUR POLICE STATION, KANNUR** ## **PETITIONER/2ND ACCUSED:** SHOUKATHALI M.M AGED 43 YEARS, SON OF MOIDU, RESIDING AT MELEPPATTU VALAPPIL HOUSE, THRITHALLOOR, VADANAPPALLY, THRISSUR, THRISSUR DISTRICT - 680 619. HAVING ADDRESS AT MELEPPATTU VALAPPIL HOUSE, NANNAMMUKKU P.O., CHANGARAMKULAM, MALAPPURAM DISTRICT, PIN – 679575 BY ADVS. T.MADHU C.R.SARADAMANI RENJISH S. MENON VRINDA T.S. AISWARYA JAYAPAL ## **RESPONDENT/STATE:** STATE OF KERALA REPRESENTED BY PUBLIC PROSECUTOR, HIGH COURT OF KERALA, PIN - 682031 SRI. P.G. MANU (MAMMALASSERY), SR.PP & SMT. T.V. NEEMA, SR.PP THIS BAIL APPLICATION HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 07.11.2023, ALONG WITH Bail Appl..9091/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: B.A.Nos.9091, 9093, 9094, 9097, 9102, 9103 & 9104/2023 ..4.. # **IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT** **THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED NIAS C.P. TUESDAY, THE 7[TH] DAY OF NOVEMBER 2023 /16TH KARTHIKA, 1945 BAIL APPL. NO. 9097 OF 2023** **CRIME NO.590/2023 OF MATTANNUR POLICE STATION, KANNUR** ## **PETITIONER/9TH ACCUSED:** SHOUKATHALI M.M AGED 43 YEARS, SON OF MOIDU, RESIDING AT MELEPPATTU VALAPPIL HOUSE, THRITHALLOOR, VADANAPPALLY, THRISSUR, THRISSUR DISTRICT - 680 619. HAVING ADDRESS AT MELEPPATTU VALAPPIL HOUSE, NANNAMMUKKU P.O., CHANGARAMKULAM, MALAPPURAM DISTRICT, PIN – 679575 BY ADVS. T.MADHU C.R.SARADAMANI RENJISH S. MENON VRINDA T.S. AISWARYA JAYAPAL ## **RESPONDENT/STATE:** STATE OF KERALA REPRESENTED BY PUBLIC PROSECUTOR, HIGH COURT OF KERALA, PIN – 682031 SRI. P.G. MANU (MAMMALASSERY), SR.PP & SMT. T.V. NEEMA, SR.PP THIS BAIL APPLICATION HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 07.11.2023, ALONG WITH Bail Appl..9091/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: B.A.Nos.9091, 9093, 9094, 9097, 9102, 9103 & 9104/2023 ..5.. **IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM** ## **PRESENT** **THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED NIAS C.P. TUESDAY, THE 7[TH] DAY OF NOVEMBER 2023 /16TH KARTHIKA, 1945 BAIL APPL. NO. 9102 OF 2023** **CRIME NO.453/2023 OF MATTANNUR POLICE STATION, KANNUR** ## **PETITIONER/5TH ACCUSED:** SHOUKATHALI M.M AGED 43 YEARS, SON OF MOIDU, RESIDING AT MELEPPATTU VALAPPIL HOUSE, THRITHALLOOR, VADANAPPALLY, THRISSUR, THRISSUR DISTRICT - 680 619. HAVING ADDRESS AT MELEPPATTU VALAPPIL HOUSE, NANNAMMUKKU P.O., CHANGARAMKULAM, MALAPPURAM DISTRICT, PIN – 679575 BY ADVS. T.MADHU C.R.SARADAMANI RENJISH S. MENON VRINDA T.S. AISWARYA JAYAPAL ## **RESPONDENT/STATE:** STATE OF KERALA REPRESENTED BY PUBLIC PROSECUTOR, HIGH COURT OF KERALA, PIN – 682031 SRI. P.G. MANU (MAMMALASSERY), SR.PP & SMT. T.V. NEEMA, SR.PP THIS BAIL APPLICATION HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 07.11.2023, ALONG WITH Bail Appl..9091/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: B.A.Nos.9091, 9093, 9094, 9097, 9102, 9103 & 9104/2023 ..6.. # **IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT** **THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED NIAS C.P. TUESDAY, THE 7[TH] DAY OF NOVEMBER 2023 /16TH KARTHIKA, 1945 BAIL APPL. NO. 9103 OF 2023** **CRIME NO.236/2023 OF MATTANNUR POLICE STATION, KANNUR** ## **PETITIONER/2ND ACCUSED:** SHOUKATHALI M.M AGED 43 YEARS, SON OF MOIDU, RESIDING AT MELEPPATTU VALAPPIL HOUSE, THRITHALLOOR, VADANAPPALLY, THRISSUR, THRISSUR DISTRICT - 680 619. HAVING ADDRESS AT MELEPPATTU VALAPPIL HOUSE, NANNAMMUKKU P.O., CHANGARAMKULAM, MALAPPURAM DISTRICT, PIN – 679575 BY ADVS. T.MADHU C.R.SARADAMANI RENJISH S. MENON VRINDA T.S. AISWARYA JAYAPAL ## **RESPONDENT/STATE:** STATE OF KERALA REPRESENTED BY PUBLIC PROSECUTOR, HIGH COURT OF KERALA, PIN – 682031 SRI. P.G. MANU (MAMMALASSERY), SR.PP & SMT. T.V. NEEMA, SR.PP THIS BAIL APPLICATION HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 07.11.2023, ALONG WITH Bail Appl..9091/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: B.A.Nos.9091, 9093, 9094, 9097, 9102, 9103 & 9104/2023 ..7.. # **IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM** # **PRESENT** **THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED NIAS C.P.** **TUESDAY, THE 7[TH] DAY OF NOVEMBER 2023 /16TH KARTHIKA, 1945 BAIL APPL. NO. 9104 OF 2023** **CRIME NO.570/2023 OF MATTANNUR POLICE STATION, KANNUR** ## **PETITIONER/2ND ACCUSED:** SHOUKATHALI M.M AGED 43 YEARS, SON OF MOIDU, RESIDING AT MELEPPATTU VALAPPIL HOUSE, THRITHALLOOR, VADANAPPALLY, THRISSUR, THRISSUR DISTRICT - 680 619. HAVING ADDRESS AT MELEPPATTU VALAPPIL HOUSE, NANNAMMUKKU P.O., CHANGARAMKULAM, MALAPPURAM DISTRICT, PIN – 679575 BY ADVS. T.MADHU C.R.SARADAMANI RENJISH S. MENON VRINDA T.S. AISWARYA JAYAPAL ## **RESPONDENT/STATE:** STATE OF KERALA REPRESENTED BY PUBLIC PROSECUTOR, HIGH COURT OF KERALA, PIN – 682031 SRI. P.G. MANU (MAMMALASSERY), SR.PP & SMT. T.V. NEEMA, SR.PP THIS BAIL APPLICATION HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 07.11.2023, ALONG WITH Bail Appl..9091/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: B.A.Nos.9091, 9093, 9094, 9097, 9102, 9103 & 9104/2023 ..8.. ## **MOHAMMED NIAS C.P., J.** ## **- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -** B.A.Nos. 9091, 9093, 9094, 9097, 9102, 9103 & 9104/2023 **- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -** Dated this the 7[th] day of November, 2023 ## **O R D E R** These applications are filed under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, seeking regular bail. 2. In **B.A.No.9091/2023** which arises from Crime No.407/2023 of Karikottakari Police Station, alleging offence under Sections 420 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The petitioner is arrayed as the 2[nd] accused. He was arrested on 24/08/2023. 3. In **B.A.No.9093/2023** which arises from Crime No.467/2023 of Valapattanam Police Station, alleging offence under Sections 409, 420 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The petitioner is arrayed as the 2[nd] accused. He was arrested on 26/09/2023. 4. In **B.A.No.9094/2023** which arises from Crime No.235/2023 of Mattannur Police Station, alleging offence under Sections 409, 420 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The petitioner is arrayed as the 2[nd] accused. He was arrested on 11/09/2023. B.A.Nos.9091, 9093, 9094, 9097, 9102, 9103 & 9104/2023 **==> picture [26 x 9] intentionally omitted <==** 5. In **B.A.No.9097/2023** which arises from Crime No.590/2023 of Mattannur Police Station, alleging offence under Sections 409, 420 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The petitioner is arrayed as the 9[th] accused. He was arrested on 11/09/2023. 6. In **B.A.No.9102/2023** which arises from Crime No.453/2023 of Mattannur Police Station, alleging offence under Sections 409, 420 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The petitioner is arrayed as the 5[th] accused. He was arrested on 11/09/2023. 7. In **B.A.No.9103/2023** which arises from Crime No.236/2023 of Mattannur Police Station, alleging offence under Sections 409, 420 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The petitioner is arrayed as the 2[nd] accused. He was arrested on 11/09/2023. 8. In **B.A.No.9104/2023** which arises from Crime No.570/2023 of Mattannur Police Station, alleging offence under Sections 409, 420 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The petitioner is arrayed as the 2[nd] accused. He was arrested on 11/09/2023. 9. The allegation against the petitioner is that he was one of the Directors of Kannur Urban Nidhi Ltd., which had accepted amounts as Fixed Deposits and Recurring Deposits in different instalments B.A.Nos.9091, 9093, 9094, 9097, 9102, 9103 & 9104/2023 **==> picture [32 x 9] intentionally omitted <==** commencing from 04/10/2021 by promising higher returns. All these crimes were registered when the accused did not return the principal amount or the interest and allegedly cheated the depositors. It is pointed out that there are 139 cases where the petitioner has been arrayed as an accused and in 130 of them the petitioner was granted bail. 10. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would say that the petitioner is innocent and falsely implicated with ulterior motives. 11. The learned public prosecutor opposed the petition and points out that the petitioner is not entitled to bail. Learned Public Prosecutor further submits that there are several cases against the Directors and persons in management of Kannur Urban Nidhi Ltd., who obtained huge amounts from the depositors by promising at least 12.5% interest. Neither the principal amount nor the interest was repaid and cases were filed by the depositors. 12. After considering the rival submissions and the fact that the petitioner was arrested on 24/08/2023 in Crime No.407/2023, 26/09/2023 in Crime No.467/2023 and in the other crimes on 11/09/2023 and the fact that charge sheet has not been filed in any of these cases and also since there is no apprehension raised by the prosecution that if released on bail, the petitioner is likely to abscond, I hold that bail can be granted to the B.A.Nos.9091, 9093, 9094, 9097, 9102, 9103 & 9104/2023 **==> picture [32 x 8] intentionally omitted <==** petitioner. Accordingly, these applications are allowed, and the petitioner is granted bail subject to the following conditions:- (i) The petitioner shall be released on bail on executing a bond for Rs.50,000/- (Rupees fifty thousand only) with two solvent sureties each for the like sum to the satisfaction of the jurisdictional court; (ii) The petitioner shall report before the Investigating Officer as and when directed. (iii) The petitioner shall not tamper or attempt to tamper with the evidence or influence or try to influence the witnesses. (iv) The petitioner shall not be involved in any other crime while on bail or leave India without the prior permission of the Court concerned. (v) The petitioner shall surrender his passport, if any, if not already surrendered, within seven days from the date of his release before the Court concerned, and if the release of the passport is required at the later period, the petitioner shall be at liberty to move an appropriate application for the same before the court having jurisdiction. If he has no passport, he shall file an affidavit to that effect before the court concerned on the date of execution of the bond or within three days B.A.Nos.9091, 9093, 9094, 9097, 9102, 9103 & 9104/2023 **==> picture [32 x 9] intentionally omitted <==** thereafter. (vi) The petitioner shall furnish his present address, along with his mobile phone number, to the court concerned as well as to the investigating officer. (vii) If any of the conditions are violated, the court concerned shall be empowered to take steps for cancellation of bail as per law. It is made clear that it is within the power of police to investigate the matter and, if necessary, to effect recoveries on the information, if any, given by the petitioner, even when the petitioner is on bail as per the judgment of the Apex Court in **Sushila Aggarwal and others v. State** **( NCT of Delhi) and another [2021 (1) KHC 663]** . Sd/- **MOHAMMED NIAS C.P.** **JUDGE** APA B.A.Nos.9091, 9093, 9094, 9097, 9102, 9103 & 9104/2023 **==> picture [32 x 9] intentionally omitted <==** ## **APPENDIX OF BAIL APPL. 9094/2023** PETITIONER ANNEXURES Annexure A1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE FIR DATED 20/2/2023 IN CRIME NO.235/2023 OF MATTANNORE POLICE STATION; KANNUR DISTRICT B.A.Nos.9091, 9093, 9094, 9097, 9102, 9103 & 9104/2023 **==> picture [32 x 8] intentionally omitted <==** ## **APPENDIX OF BAIL APPL. 9097/2023** PETITIONER ANNEXURES Annexure A1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE FIR DATED 6/6/2023 IN CRIME NO.590/2023 OF MATTANNORE POLICE STATION; KANNUR DISTRICT B.A.Nos.9091, 9093, 9094, 9097, 9102, 9103 & 9104/2023 **==> picture [32 x 8] intentionally omitted <==** ## **APPENDIX OF BAIL APPL. 9102/2023** PETITIONER ANNEXURES Annexure A1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE FIR DATED 28/4/2023 IN CRIME NO.453/2023 OF MATTANNORE POLICE STATION; KANNUR DISTRICT B.A.Nos.9091, 9093, 9094, 9097, 9102, 9103 & 9104/2023 **==> picture [32 x 9] intentionally omitted <==** ## **APPENDIX OF BAIL APPL. 9103/2023** PETITIONER ANNEXURES Annexure A1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE FIR DATED 20/2/2023 IN CRIME NO.236/2023 OF MATTANNORE POLICE STATION; KANNUR DISTRICT B.A.Nos.9091, 9093, 9094, 9097, 9102, 9103 & 9104/2023 **==> picture [32 x 8] intentionally omitted <==** ## **APPENDIX OF BAIL APPL. 9104/2023** PETITIONER ANNEXURES Annexure A1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE FIR DATED 1/6/2023 IN CRIME NO.570/2023 OF MATTANNORE POLICE STATION; KANNUR DISTRICT B.A.Nos.9091, 9093, 9094, 9097, 9102, 9103 & 9104/2023 **==> picture [32 x 9] intentionally omitted <==** ## **APPENDIX OF BAIL APPL. 9091/2023** PETITIONER ANNEXURES Annexure A1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE FIR DATED 27/6/2023 IN CRIME NO.407/2023 OF KARIKOTTAKARI POLICE STATION; KANNUR DISTRICT