Kerala High Court denies bail to primary suspect in Kochi organ trafficking case
The Kerala High Court has turned down the bail plea of Muhammed Najeeb Kallatra, the lead suspect in the Kochi organ trade scandal. Describing the illicit organ business involving forged paperwork as a grave offense against both humanity and the public, the court noted that these operations prey on the disadvantaged and undermine confidence in legitimate organ transplant procedures. The decision also took into account the suspect's history of criminal activity and his reported participation in comparable illegal acts.