Criminal Courts Not Recovery Courts, Quantum Of Bond Can't Depend On Amount Involved In Criminal Cases: Kerala High Court

In a significant ruling, the High Court of Kerala has ordered the release of Renjith Kumar V.K., the petitioner and accused in multiple fraud cases, emphasizing the fundamental right to bail under Section 167(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.). The court's decision came after a detailed examination of the case and legal principles. Case Background: Renjith Kumar V.K., aged 43 and a resident of Pangode Ward, Thiruvananthapuram, was arrested…