The Kerala High Court has warned that strict action will be taken against the investigating officer and the concerned media houses if the confession of an accused during the investigation is leaked or discussed in the media.
Justice Vibhu Bakhru passed the acquittal orders, holding that, given the evidence and material on record, the standard of proof to convict the appellant has not been met. The appeal is, accordingly, allowed. The appellant is acquitted. "He is directed to be released forthwith," said the court.