Kerala HC orders FIR against Vijayan, family in CMRL graft case

The Kerala High Court on October 9 ordered the registration of an FIR and initiated an inquiry into allegations of corruption involving Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter, and his son-in-law. The judicial directive followed a petition filed by activist-lawyer KM Shajahan, who raised concerns regarding alleged irregular financial transactions purportedly connected to contracts awarded by Chennai Metro Rail Limited. The court's order mandates that investigating agencies examine the claims and determine the veracity of the accusations levelled against the three individuals. The move marks a significant development in Kerala's political landscape, as it represents one of the rare instances where a sitting chief minister faces corruption-related investigations of this nature. The inquiry is expected to examine the nature and extent of the alleged financial dealings, with investigators required to follow due legal procedures in their examination of the matter.