Devadassan vs. The Second Class Executive Magistrate, Ramanathapuram & Ors. (SC)

Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973–Sec. 122(1)(b)–Order under the provision–Appreciation of–Eight criminal cases were registered against the appellant–A show cause notice was issued to him and inquiry was conducted–Statement of the appellant was recorded and his response was taken–After recording the satisfaction, appellant was directed to furnish a bond u/s. 117–Thereafter, one more criminal case was registered against him–Further, a show-cause notice was issued to him and his explanation and statement were recorded–Thereafter, he was punished u/s. 122(1)(b) holding the guilty for violation of terms and conditions of the bond–Order was passed after following the due procedure–Held, no case is made out for interference.