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After ignoring the Bill for over a year, the Governor sent the Bill for the consideration of the President on November 23, 2023.
"We will admit it and consider everything," said the Division Bench comprising Chief Justice AJ Desai and Justice VG Arun while admitting the plea filed by RS Sasikumar.
A full bench of the Lok Ayukta will be hearing the case on June 6.
The Lok Ayukta clarified that it had not called the complainant 'a rabid dog'.
It marks a severe departure from the 1264 cases registered in 2016
This implies that the full bench comprising three judges will consider the alleged CM's Distress Relief Fund misuse case involving Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his cabinet colleagues.
Lok Ayukta criticised the complainant RS Sasikumar saying he was discrediting the institution.
The Lok Ayukta faced criticism after it referred its verdict in the case to a full bench (comprising three judges) last week.
It's equivalent to insulting the judiciary, does not expect a favourable verdict anymore, said complainant.
The new verdict delivered the other day came after the case was admitted on file based on the majority decision, and the final arguments were heard.
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