Attack on ED officials: Kerala HC grants bail to 9 accused
The Kerala High Court has granted bail to nine individuals accused of attacking Enforcement Directorate officials during a raid on former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's residence. The court cited the lack of criminal history and the advanced stage of the investigation as reasons for the decision.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing legal and political tensions involving high-profile corruption investigations and the state government in Kerala.
The Kerala High Court on Monday (August 3, 2026) allowed the bail petitions of nine accused in the attack on Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials during the raid on former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's residence in Thiruvananthapuram in May 2026.
Justice Kauser Edappagath allowed the bail, with conditions, reasoning that the accused have been in remand for more than 60 days and that they had no other criminal history. The court also noted that the offence of attempted murder could not be made out against the accused and that the investigation had reached its final stage.
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