The Court determined that the gravity of the alleged crime and the potential for witness influence justified the denial of bail.

O R D E R

This Bail Application is filed under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita , 2023 ( BNSS ).

2. The petitioner is the sole accused in Crime No.1424 of 2025 of Aryanad Police Station, Thiruvananthapuram District. The above crime is registered against the petitioner alleging offences punishable under Sections 296 (b), 109 and

118(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita , 2023.

3. The prosecution case is that, on 25.11.2025 at about 1:30 p.m., at Mumpala Junction, the petitioner attempted to commit murder of the defacto complainant by repeatedly stabbing him with a scissor and caused grievous injuries.

4. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner/

accused and the learned Public Prosecutor

5. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated. It was further contended that the petitioner is in custody from 26.11.2025 and that since the investigation is almost completed, his further detention is not necessary. 6. The learned Public Prosecutor vehemently opposed the application, contending that the petitioner repeatedly stabbed the defacto complainant with a scissor and caused grievous injuries. It was submitted that the nature and gravity of the offence disentitle the petitioner from being released on bail.

7. The records prima-facie reveal the involvement of the petitioner in the commission of the alleged crime. Prosecution records would prima-facie reveal that accused repeatedly stabbed the defacto complainant. Having regard to the nature and gravity of the offence, severity of punishment, the likelihood of accused influencing the witnesses, and also taking into the fact that the investigation is in its initial stage, I am of the opinion that the petitioner is not entitled to be released on bail at this stage.

Accordingly, the bail application stands dismissed.