The record
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- The Kerala High Court has received a report from the District Judiciary listing pending criminal cases against the state's sitting and former MPs and MLAs, as part of a suo motu petition initiated under Supreme Court directives.
- IUML leader M.C.
- Kamaruddin tops the list with around 120 pending BUDS Act cases linked to the 2019 Fashion Gold Jewellery investment fraud, out of 163 such cases against politicians.
- Sexual harassment charges are pending against five representatives, including Kovalam MLA M. Vincent and Thrissur MP Suresh Gopi, while two former MLAs face murder charges.
- Of the 555 total cases reported as of June 30, 2026, the majority relate to offences against public tranquillity from protests and marches, and the court has directed the State Police Chief to remain vigilant and the Assistant Inspector General of Police to file a comprehensive report after reviewing the data.
What to watch next
- The comprehensive report the Assistant Inspector General of Police has been directed to file after reviewing the District Judiciary data.
- Progress in the monitoring of pending cases against MPs/MLAs in the High Court's suo motu petition under Supreme Court directives.
- Developments in the BUDS Act cases against M.C. Kamaruddin and the sexual harassment charges against the five representatives.
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Named India · Kerala · A.T. George · District Judiciary · Fashion Gold Jewellery · Indian Union Muslim League · Kerala High Court · M.A. Vaheed · M.C. Kamaruddin · M. Vincent · P. Jayarajan · State Police · Supreme Court
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