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Kerala High Court Orders FIR in CMRL–Exalogic Allegations Against Former Chief Minister
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The Kerala High Court directed police to register an FIR concerning alleged corruption in the CMRL–Exalogic matter, including allegations against former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
Key development
The investigating agency must register the FIR and proceed according to law.
The investigating agency must register the FIR and proceed according to law.
Background
Advocate K M Shajahan challenged the authorities’ decision to undertake only a preliminary enquiry. Justice A Badharudeen allowed the petition and directed registration of a criminal case.
Legal issue and reasoning
An FIR initiates the statutory investigation process; it is not proof that the allegations are true. Questions of criminal liability depend on evidence collected and subsequent judicial scrutiny.
Outcome and next step
The investigating agency must register the FIR and proceed according to law.
Case: K M Shajahan v State of Kerala
Bench: Justice A Badharudeen
Original report: India Legal Live
- Corruption Investigation
- HC
- 9 October 2026