KOCHI: The CBI investigation team probing the death of violinist Balabhaskar stated in the High Court that there was no conspiracy and the driver's negligence was the cause of the accident. This was stated in the petition filed by Balabhaskar's father KC Unni seeking a re-investigation. Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas reserved the plea for verdict. The High Court also stated that the interim order staying the trial at the Thiruvananthapuram CJM Court will continue.

A re-investigation was demanded following the disclosure made by Kalabhavan Sobi about Balabhaskar's accidental death. The CBI counsel told the court that Sobi's revelation was for publicity. Sobi claimed to have seen a prominent music person at the scene of the accident. The CBI also explained that there is no evidence or clear statements for this. On the morning of September 25, 2019, the car in which Balabhaskar and his family were traveling met with an accident. The accident occurred on the way from Thrissur to Thiruvananthapuram.