IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
K. BABU, J
JOYEL MICHAEL – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF KERALA – Respondent
ORDER
This is an application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita ( BNSS ), 2023.
2. The petitioner is the sole accused in Crime No.1742/2025 of East Police Station, Thrissur. The offence alleged against the petitioner is punishable under Section 15 (4) of the Kerala Anti-Social Activities Prevention Act , 2007 (KAAPA Act).
3. The prosecution case as narrated in Annexure A2 order reads thus:
“On 03.10.2025, at 19.20 hours, accused entered into Thrissur City Thrissur East Police Station Limit, near ottappuram bridge, infront of Mothi Mahal bar disobeying the order No.B3-12315/2025/TSR dated 1.7.2025 of Thrissur Range Deputy Inspector General Officer for one year.” [sic.]
4. The petitioner was arrested on 03.10.2025, and he has been in judicial custody since then.
5. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Public Prosecutor.
6. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the investigation is practically over and further detention of the petitioner is not required. The learned counsel submitted that he entered Thrissur City to visit his mother, who is suffering from some health-related issues.
7. The learned Public Prosecutor op
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