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Kerala court upholds bail for teen in Cheranalloor luxury car crash
A Kerala court has confirmed bail for the teenager accused in the high-profile Cheranalloor luxury car crash while criticizing both police and prosecution for procedural lapses. The judge questioned the legal basis for registering the case against the minor.
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Judge Kavitha Gangadharan has upheld the bail granted to the teenager involved in the Cheranalloor luxury car crash incident, while delivering a sharp rebuke to investigating authorities and prosecutors over their handling of the case.
In her order, the judge raised fundamental questions about the registration of the first information report (FIR) against the minor. She noted that cases against juveniles in conflict with the law warrant FIR registration only when the alleged offence carries a minimum punishment of seven years' imprisonment or more under relevant statutes.
The judicial scrutiny of the case registration marks a significant development in what has become a closely-watched matter in Kerala. The court's observations suggest procedural irregularities in how authorities initiated action against the teenager in the luxury vehicle incident.
The bail confirmation ensures the teenager's continued release from custody while the matter progresses through the legal system. The judge's commentary on the case registration represents a potential setback for the prosecution's approach to the matter.