Kerala HC Stays FIR, Vigilance Probe Against Former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in CMRL Case
The bench said a detailed hearing is needed before the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau can proceed in the alleged CMRL-Exalogic payoff case.
- On Monday, the Kerala High Court stayed the VACB investigation and FIRs against Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena, and MLA Mohamed Riyas for four weeks in the CMRL-Exalogic payoff case.
- Following the Supreme Court's intervention, the Division Bench, comprising Justice K Natarajan and Justice Johnson John, granted the reprieve after the original order mandated FIR registration without hearing the accused.
- Advocate General K Jaju Babu argued the government favored a preliminary probe rather than immediate FIRs, while defense counsel contended the petitioner, K M Shajahan, bypassed standard procedures by approaching the writ court initially.
- CPI State secretary M V Govindan welcomed the verdict as vindication against a "fabricated" case, whereas BJP State vice president Shone George termed the decision "unfortunate," alleging political protection of the accused.
- A detailed hearing is scheduled for November 26, though the temporary reprieve does not constitute a conclusive opinion on the merits or innocence of the accused in the corruption allegations.
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CPI(M) welcomes HC stay on FIRs against Vijayan, kin
The High Court’s stay on VACB FIRs and probe against former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his kin in the alleged CMRL bribery case for a period of four weeks was welcomed by the CPI(M) on Monday, while the BJP termed it as “unfortunate”.
Kerala High Court stays CMRL bribery FIRs against Pinarayi Vijayan for four weeks
The Kerala High Court stayed FIRs and the investigation against Pinarayi Vijayan and his family for four weeks. The temporary relief prompted the CPI(M) to claim vindication and the BJP to object.
“Have Always Placed Faith in Legal System”: Pinarayi Vijayan After Kerala HC Stays Investigation, FIR in CMRL-Exalogic Case
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Kerala High Court on Monday stayed the investigation and FIR in the CMRL-Exalogic pay-off case involving former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter T Veena, and former minister PA Mohammed Riyas. India News | “Have Always Placed Faith in Legal System”: Pinarayi Vijayan After Kerala HC Stays Investigation, FIR in CMRL-Exalogic Case.
Kerala High Court stays order to register FIR against ex-CM Vijayan, kin in CMRL case - The Tribune
In a relief to former Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his kin, the Kerala High Court on Monday stayed a single judge order directing the registration of an FIR against them in the alleged CMRL bribery case.
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