Magistrate Must Ascertain Accused Intentions in NBW Cases, Not Just Rely on Chargesheet Statements: Kerala High Court

In a significant legal development, Rahul.R, the accused in Crime No. 579/2022 of Pangode Police Station, Thiruvananthapuram, has moved the High Court of Kerala challenging the non-bailable warrant issued against him. The case, bearing C.P. No.41/2023, was being heard by the Judicial Magistrate of First Class -II, Nedumangad. Background of the Case: The petitioner, Rahul.R, is accused of offenses under Sections 323, 324, 341, 308, and 427 read with Section…