IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
A. Badharudeen, J
Balakrishnan Nair – Appellant
Versus
State Of Kerala – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. factual allegations of financial fraud and deposit non-return (Para 1 , 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 2. procedural history and investigative forensic findings (Para 2 , 8) |
| 3. bail arguments focused on investigation needs and custodial interrogation (Para 6 , 7 , 9 , 10) |
| 4. denial of bail due to necessity of custodial interrogation (Para 11) |
COMMON ORDER
Dated this the 12th day of June, 2026
Sri.Balakrishnan Nair, who is arrayed as the 2nd accused in Crime Nos.1291/2025, 1176/2025 and 1750/2025 of Kollam West Police station, now being investigated by the Crime Branch, seeks anticipatory bail in all these petitions filed under Section 482 of the the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Special Public Prosecutor appearing for the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) in detail. Perused the relevant records and the case diaries along with the report submitted by the Investigating Officer.
3. In crime No.1750/2025, the prosecution alleges commission of offences punishable under Sections 420 and 406 r/w. 34 of the Indian Penal Code (hereinafter referred to as ‘IPC’ for short) and Sections 21 r/w. 3, 22 r/w.
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