Court’s Prima Facie Opinion During Bail Hearing Not Binding On Investigation Or Trial: Kerala High Court

In a crucial judgment, the Kerala High Court emphasized that a prima facie opinion formed during a bail application cannot influence the trial court’s decision or impede the investigating agency's investigation. Justice P.V. Kunhikrishnan clarified that the bail court's findings are not binding on the trial court or the investigating officer when the case is being decided in its final stages. Case Background The case involved Anzar Azeez, the petitioner,…