Kerala High Court|Friday, 20 February 2026
Kerala HC Grants Bail to Shaiju in Assault Case Against State of Kerala
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Dr. Justice Kauser Edappagath
Kauser Edappagath
Kerala HC Grants Bail to Shaiju in Assault Case Against State of Kerala (2026) held that The court ruled that the applicant's continued detention was not necessary as the investigation was almost complete.
Shaiju, the petitioner, sought bail after being accused of multiple serious offenses, including attempted murder, for allegedly attacking a de facto complainant with a chopper due to enmity. The prosecution argued that the attack was intentional and dangerous, while the defense claimed that Shaiju was falsely implicated and lacked sufficient evidence against him. The court, after reviewing the case, granted bail on specific conditions, concluding that continued detention was unnecessary as the investigation was nearly complete. The decision emphasizes the balance between the presumption of innocence and the need for public safety.
The court ruled that the applicant's continued detention was not necessary as the investigation was almost complete.
Bail was granted under specific conditions to ensure cooperation with the investigation and prevent interference with witnesses.
The decision underscores the principle that an accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Applicant remanded to judicial custody
Order from Judicial Magistrate denying bail
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