Bail Granted to 70-Year-Old Man Accused of Hunting and Killing Leopard in Reserve Forest: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has granted regular bail to a 70-year-old man, Baby V.J., who was arrested for allegedly killing a leopard by setting a cable trap in a reserve forest. The alleged incident took place on 23.09.2025, and Baby V.J. was arrested on 25.09.2025, remaining in custody since then. The bail was granted by Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas on October 9, 2025, considering the petitioner’s advanced age, lack of…