Kerala HC grants pre-arrest bail to woman who allegedly threw her newborn out the window, citing lack of intent
The Kerala High Court recently granted pre-arrest bail to a woman accused of throwing her newborn baby out of a hospital window, stating there was no evidence proving her intent to cause the child's death. Justice Kauser Edappagath highlighted the woman's lack of criminal history, the nearing completion of the investigation, and the unnecessary nature of her custodial interrogation given the allegations.
The prosecution alleged the woman, who was unmarried, sought medical attention at Taluk Headquarters Hospital in Haripad, complaining of stomach pain. While under observation, she gave birth in the bathroom and allegedly threw the baby through the window to avoid the situation. The woman maintained her innocence, claiming she was falsely implicated.
The court granted bail under conditions, including a ₹1 lakh bond, full cooperation with the investigation, weekly check-ins with investigators, and not leaving the state without the court's permission.
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