Abhimanyu murder case: Ernakulam Sessions Court to announce schedule of trial on August 21
The Ernakulam Sessions Court has scheduled the trial for the Abhimanyu murder case to begin on August 21, 2026. The court rejected a defense request for more time to verify documents, citing the need to avoid further delays.
Why it matters
The case is a high-profile criminal matter in Kerala that has faced significant delays since the 2018 chargesheet, drawing public interest regarding judicial efficiency.
The Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court will announce the schedule of the trial in the Abhimanyu murder case on Friday, August 21, 2026.
The court, which considered the matter on Wednesday, rejected the defence counsel’s plea to provide time up to Monday, August 24, 2026, to verify the documents related to the case. The prosecution opposed it alleging that the defence is trying to protract the trial by seeking more time to verify the documents. The court directed the prosecution to submit the documents before the Chief Ministerial Officer for verification. The case was adjourned to Friday for pronouncement of the schedule of the trial.
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