Kerala HC closes petition on bodybuilder police appointments

The Kerala High Court on Monday disposed of a petition filed by K.M. Shajahan seeking a Vigilance inquiry into the appointment of bodybuilders to the Kerala Police. The petitioner had alleged irregularities in the recruitment process during the tenure of the previous government.

During the hearing, counsel for the state government informed the court that the current administration is re-examining the Cabinet decision that led to the appointments. The government's move to review the decision appeared to have addressed the core concerns raised in the petition, leading the court to dispose of the matter.

The petition had specifically challenged the manner in which the two bodybuilders were inducted into the police force, arguing that the process deviated from established recruitment norms and procedures. Shajahan contended that a Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau inquiry was necessary to examine potential irregularities.

While the court's disposal of the petition does not constitute a final judgment on the merits, the government's commitment to re-examine the Cabinet decision suggests a willingness to address questions about the appointment process. The outcome of the government's review remains pending.