The Kerala High Court has expressed strong discontent with the Chief Electoral Officer's (CEO) handling of requests for exemptions from the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) concerning urgent infrastructure repairs in the court. The court's division bench, led by Chief Justice Soumen Sen, highlighted that the delays in processing these requests could significantly disrupt court operations, especially with the summer vacation starting on April 11. The Registrar General of the High Court filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking to bypass the requirement of routing proposals through a government screening committee during election periods. The court noted that the CEO's belated response to a request dated March 21, 2026, was received dangerously close to the upcoming vacation. The bench directed the CEO to promptly present the Registrar General's request to the screening committee and ensure that necessary steps are taken to facilitate the urgent works. The next hearing is scheduled for April 10, emphasizing the need for immediate action to prevent disruption in the court's functioning.