Sabarimala Gold Theft Case: Kerala HC Grants Bail

The Kerala High Court granted bail to the accused in the Sabarimala gold theft case after assessing the nature of allegations, period of custody, and progress of investigation. The Court observed that continued incarceration was unnecessary once custodial interrogation was complete and evidence largely documentary. The order reiterates the principle that bail should not be denied as a punitive measure in the absence of compelling reasons.