2026:KER:15950 O R D E R These two bail applications are connected and hence they are disposed of by a common order. They are filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita , 2023 (for short, BNSS ) seeking regular bail.

2. These bail applications pertain to Crime No.294/2025 of Chengamanad Police Station, Ernakulam District. The applicant in B.A.No.14271 of 2025 is the accused No.1 and the applicant in B.A.No.144 of 2026 is the accused No.2 in the above said crime. The offence alleged is punishable under Section 302 r/w Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code , 1860.

3. The prosecution case, in short, is that the accused, in furtherance of their common intention to murder Sri. Vinu Vikraman, had on 10.04.2024 at 1.15 a.m., restrained him and inflicted injuries using a sword, resulting in the injured succumbing to his injuries and thereby committed the

2026:KER:15950 offence.

4. I have heard the learned counsel for the applicants and the learned Special Public Prosecutor. Perused the case diary.

5. The learned counsel for the applicants submitted that the applicants are innocent and have been falsely implicated in the present case. The counsel further submitted that n