Live-in torture case: HC denies bail to Martin Joseph

Kochi: The

high court

, on Friday, dismissed the

bail plea

of

Martin Joseph

, who is accused of rape and

torture

of his

live-in partner

at a flat at Marine Drive in

Kochi

.

Justice Shircy V dismissed the bail plea after prosecution submitted that though the investigation has been completed, the mobile phone and a gun in his possession are yet to be recovered. If he is granted bail, it may lead to destruction of these evidence, the court was told.

As per the prosecution case, a 27-year-old fashion designer from Kannur was abused and tortured by the accused from February 15 to March 8 last year. The torture took place allegedly after she questioned his relationship with another woman. She had also alleged that he cheated her of Rs 5 lakhs.