Cashew-import scam: Kerala High Court directs VACB to clarify how accused received prosecution sanction order
The Kerala High Court has ordered the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau to explain how a confidential prosecution sanction order was leaked to the accused in a cashew import scam. The court emphasized that such legal documents should remain between the sanctioning authority and the investigating agency.
Why it matters
The case highlights concerns regarding the integrity of legal proceedings and the potential for administrative leaks in high-profile corruption cases.
The Kerala High Court on Wednesday (September 2, 2026) sought to know how the prosecution sanction against the accused in the cashew import scam, which allegedly contained remarks on the court, was delivered to the accused.
Justice A. Badharudeen, who is considering the case, sought a report from the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) in this regard.
A Vigilance official had stated before the court that the order was despatched on July 2, 2026, the day it was issued. The court directed the official to file an additional affidavit on the mode of service in seven days.
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