Rathish U v. State of Kerala
Case brief
What is this about?
On March 20, 2019, the Kerala High Court allowed a bail application under Section 438 Cr.P.C. for two accused directors and a third accused of a resort. The death of an employee during a water scooter ride formed the basis of the charge under Sections 304 and 34 IPC. The court noted no custodial interrogation was necessary and the petitioners had no criminal antecedents.
What did the court decide?
Released on bail on execution of a bond for Rs.40,000 each with two solvent sureties each, subject to conditions of reporting and not tampering with witnesses.