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Kerala High Court Orders Fresh CBI Investigation Into Violinist Balabhaskar’s Death
Nyaya Prep • Published • Updated • 3 min read
The Kerala High Court ordered a further CBI investigation into violinist Balabhaskar’s death in a 2018 road accident.
The CBI must conduct further investigation into the unresolved circumstances under the Court’s directions.
Background
His parents challenged the adequacy of the investigation. The Court recalled that an earlier judicial order had identified twenty suspicious circumstances and directed further investigation, but the subsequent exercise did not adequately address them.
Legal issue and reasoning
Justice G Girish criticised the investigative approach and required an officer of proven integrity not below the rank of Additional Superintendent of Police. The order does not establish that the accident was a murder or identify any perpetrator.
Outcome and next step
The CBI must conduct further investigation into the unresolved circumstances under the Court’s directions.
- Further Investigation and Criminal Procedure
- HC
- 9 October 2026