Jithin M.V vs State Of Kerala - 2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 34288

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2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 34288

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
A. Badharudeen, J
Jithin M.V – Appellant
Versus
State Of Kerala – Respondent

Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Pranoy K.Kottaram, Sreenand Udayan
For the Respondents: Sanal P Raj

Table of Content
1. factual background concerning criminal allegations and victim identity. (Para 1 , 3)
2. arguments presented regarding bail eligibility and statutory bars. (Para 2 , 5 , 6)
3. application of the sc/st (poa) act bar to anticipatory bail. (Para 7)

JUDGMENT

This appeal has been filed by the sole accused in Crime No.259/2026 of Payyannur Police Station, challenging the order passed in B.A No.482/2026 dated 08.05.2026, whereby the application for anticipatory bail filed by the appellant / accused was dismissed by the learned Special Judge.

2.Heard the learned counsel for the appellant and the learned Public Prosecutor. Perused the records.

3.The appellant herein is arrayed as accused in Crime No.259/2026 of Payyannur Police Station alleging commission of offences punishable u/s. 143(4) and 75(l) (ii) of BNS, 7 rlw s.8 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, (the POCSO Act for short hereinafter) and u/ss.3(l)(w)(ii), 3(2)(va) of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, (the SC/ST (PoA) Act for short hereinafter)

4.The prosecution allegation is that at 9.30 a.m on

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