Cashew import scam: State reserves right to appeal after granting prosecution sanction
The Kerala government has granted sanction to the CBI to prosecute two former officials of the Kerala State Cashew Development Corporation regarding a ₹600-crore import scam. While the state has complied with court orders, it has reserved its right to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court.
Why it matters
This case involves high-level corruption allegations in a state-run corporation and highlights the ongoing legal friction between the state government and investigative agencies.
The State government has filed an affidavit before the Kerala High Court stating that it had granted sanction for the CBI to prosecute two former officials in connection with the alleged ₹600-crore irregularities in the import of raw cashew, while reserving its right to appeal to the Supreme Court.
The report provides a factual account of legal filings and government responses without taking a side in the corruption allegations.
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