Kerala cashew import scam: R. Chandrasekharan, K.A. Ratheesh move HC Division Bench against Single Judge order in contempt plea
Chandrasekharan and Ratheesh have contended that the Single Bench, which considered the contempt plea, ignored their right to challenge the sanction order to prosecute them
R. Chandrasekharan, the president of INTUC Kerala State and former chairman of Kerala State Cashew Development Corporation (KSCDC), along with K.A. Ratheesh, the former managing director, have appealed to the Division Bench of the Kerala High Court against remarks made by a Single Judge in a contempt of court case related to the cashew import scam allegations.
The two claim that the Single Bench disregarded their entitlement to contest the authorization to prosecute them for the alleged misappropriation. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) requested authorization to prosecute Chandrasekharan and Ratheesh, who were instrumental during the alleged scam period. The State had previously denied the authorization thrice.
It was only after facing reprimand from the Single Judge that the State government granted the authorization. The court is anticipated to address the matter on Monday, August 10, 2026.
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