2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 13748

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
DR. KAUSER EDAPPAGATH, J
JAYACHANDRAN – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF KERALA – Respondent
BAIL APPL. NO. 956 OF 2026 | CRIME NO.153/2026

An application for pre-arrest bail must first be directed to the Sessions Court unless exceptional circumstances are present.

Headnote:The application for pre-arrest bail was not pursued initially in the Sessions Court, and no exceptional circumstances were cited. Consequently, the court dismissed the application without prejudice to the applicant's right to seek bail from the Sessions Court. The findings reflect the importance of adhering to procedural requirements before seeking relief from the higher court.