Kochi (09.07.2026): The Kerala High Court initiated contempt of court proceedings against K Biju (IAS: 2006: KL), Secretary in charge of the Cashew Development Department, over controversial remarks in a government order granting prosecution sanction in the Kerala State Cashew Development Corporation corruption case.
The court observed that the order amounted to a serious attack on the judiciary. Justice A Badharudeen directed the officer to appear in person before the court on Friday and explain why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against him. The court orally observed that the officer's conduct was extremely serious and indicated that an apology would not be acceptable.
The controversy relates to a government order dated July 2 granting prosecution sanction to the accused in the case. The order stated that the High Court had assumed the role of the trial court by assessing the evidence, leaving the government with no option but to grant prosecution sanction.
Kerala HC Initiates Contempt Proceedings Against IAS Officer
By IndianMandarins - 2026-07-09 14:22:00
Kochi (09.07.2026): The Kerala High Court initiated contempt of court proceedings against K Biju (IAS: 2006: KL), Secretary in charge of the Cashew Development Department, over controversial remarks in a government order granting prosecution sanction in the Kerala State Cashew Development Corporation corruption case.
The court observed that the order amounted to a serious attack on the judiciary. Justice A Badharudeen directed the officer to appear in person before the court on Friday and explain why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against him. The court orally observed that the officer's conduct was extremely serious and indicated that an apology would not be acceptable.
The controversy relates to a government order dated July 2 granting prosecution sanction to the accused in the case. The order stated that the High Court had assumed the role of the trial court by assessing the evidence, leaving the government with no option but to grant prosecution sanction.
