Abhimanyu murder case in Kerala: Sessions court orders all 16 accused to appear before it on August 10
A Kerala sessions court has ordered 16 accused individuals in the Abhimanyu murder case to appear on August 10 for the reading of an additional charge. The court is under pressure from the High Court to expedite the trial process.
Why it matters
The case is a high-profile legal matter involving student political violence, and the court's directive reflects ongoing efforts to ensure judicial accountability.
The Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court in Kerala has issued a stern directive to all 16 accused in the Abhimanyu murder case, ordering them to appear on August 10 when an additional charge invoked against them at the instance of the prosecution will be formally read out.
Presiding over the matter, Principal Sessions Judge K.K. Balakrishnan expressed displeasure at the absence of the accused on Thursday (August 6, 2026), particularly in light of the Kerala High Court’s recent instruction to conclude the trial within four months. The additional charge under Section 323 of the Indian Penal Code (voluntarily causing hurt) was invoked on the plea of the prosecution represented by Special Public Prosecutor G. Mohanraj.
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