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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
A. Badharuadeen, J
B. Murari Babu – Appellant
Versus
State of Kerala – Respondent
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COMMON ORDER
B.Murari Babu, who got arrayed as the 2nd accused in Crime No.3700/2025 of Crime Branch, Thiruvananthapuram, and 6th accused in Crime No.3701/2025 of Crime Branch, Thiruvananthapuram, has filed B.A.Nos.14394/2025 and 14395/2025 under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (` BNSS ’ for short), seeking regular bail.
2. B.A.Nos.14361/2025 and 14369/2025 are at the instance of Sri K.S.Baiju, who is arrayed as 4th accused in Crime No.3701/2025 and 7th accused in Crime No.3700/2025.
The court ruled that the conspiracy among temple officials to misrepresent gold cladded items as copper facilitated misappropriation, which is fundamental breach of trust against the temple's managem....
The court emphasized the gravity of misappropriation involving sacred temple assets, ruling against bail due to ongoing investigations and risks of evidence tampering.
In cases involving serious offenses by high-ranking officials, bail is denied to safeguard public trust and maintain the integrity of legal processes.
Corruption necessitates thorough investigation and transparent governance to combat pervasive bribery and misadministration effectively, supported by adequate enforcement mechanisms.
The main legal point established in the judgment is the requirement of prior approval for investigation under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, as amended, and its implications f....
The prosecution's failure to afford the accused an opportunity to explain assets rendered the sanction for prosecution invalid, violating principles of natural justice.
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