Kerala High Court stayed the VACB FIRs and investigation against Pinarayi Vijayan and his family. The relief remains temporary as the Division Bench examines their appeals.

Chandy Oommen urged that allegations against Pinarayi Vijayan and his family follow due process. His stand rejects political retaliation while allowing punishment if wrongdoing is established.

The ED has alleged that CMRL made fraudulent payments of Rs 2.78 crore to Exalogic Solutions, the now-defunct company of Vijayan’s daughter Veena T, in the guise of IT consultancy fees.

Pinarayi Vijayan moved the Supreme Court against the High Court-ordered FIR in the CMRL bribery case. The challenge tests whether corruption suspects can claim a hearing before FIR registration.

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan defended the FIR against Pinarayi Vijayan and his family in the alleged CMRL bribery case. The High Court ruling intensified political clashes over due process, corruption and vendetta claims.

The Kerala High Court will decide whether Pinarayi Vijayan and others may appeal the CMRL FIR order. The ruling could clarify hearing rights before court-directed criminal case registration.