Kerala High Court Collegium Recommends Five Judges for Elevation
Judge in Kerala actress assault case among 5 named for HC elevation
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The Kerala High Court collegium has recommended five judges for elevation to high court positions, including Honey M Varghese, who presided over the high-profile 2017 abduction and sexual assault case of a prominent actress. The recommendations are based on seniority and will be sent to the Supreme Court Collegium for final approval.
- 01Honey M Varghese recommended for high court elevation after presiding over a significant actress assault case.
- 02The collegium's recommendations are based on the seniority of the judges.
- 03The Kerala government is challenging the acquittal of actor Dileep in the same case.
- 04Other judges recommended include Sasi Kumar PS, KK Balakrishnan, N Harikumar, and Nazeera S.
- 05The final decision will be made by the Supreme Court Collegium.
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The Kerala High Court collegium has recommended five judges for elevation to high court positions, including Honey M Varghese, who presided over the 2017 abduction and sexual assault case involving a prominent actress. Varghese, currently the Principal District and Sessions Judge in Alappuzha, previously acquitted actor Dileep of conspiracy charges while convicting six other accused. This verdict concluded a seven-year trial that led to significant changes in the film industry. The Kerala government has since appealed this acquittal in the high court. The collegium's recommendations also include judges Sasi Kumar PS from Thrissur, KK Balakrishnan from Ernakulam, N Harikumar from Pathanamthitta, and Nazeera S from Thiruvananthapuram. These names were finalized based on seniority and will be forwarded to the Supreme Court Collegium for final consideration.
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The elevation of these judges could influence future judicial proceedings in high-profile cases, including those related to the film industry in Kerala.
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