CMRL-Exalogic pay-off case: Kerala HC to hear Pinarayi Vijayan, kin’s appeal against FIR order on October 26

The Kerala High Court is scheduled to hear an appeal from opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan regarding a lower court order that mandated an FIR in the CMRL-Exalogic pay-off case. The case involves allegations of illegal payments totaling ₹2.78 crore involving Vijayan and his family members.
Why it matters
This case highlights high-level political corruption allegations in India and the ongoing legal battles between state leadership and investigative agencies.
CMRL-Exalogic pay-off case: Kerala HC to hear Pinarayi Vijayan, kin’s appeal against FIR order on October 26 left Pinarayi Vijayan Thulasi Kakkat Thulasi Kakkat https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/kerala/hsttck/article71614920.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Pinarayi%201%20-%20Thulasi%20Kakkat.jpg A Division Bench had denied former Chief Minister the permission to appeal against Single Bench order, after which he approached Supreme Court, which stayed the order for seven days and redirected the matter to be considered again KOCHI The Kerala High Court is set to hear Keralam Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan’s appeal challenging a Single Bench order in the CMRL-Exalogic pay-off case on Monday (October 26, 2026). Keralam Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan files appeal before Kerala HC, challenging Single Judge order in CMRL-Exalogic pay-off case storyline 1 The Single Bench had directed the registration of a first information report (FIR) against Mr. Vijayan, daughter T. Veena and son-in-law and former Minister P.A. Mohammad Riyas in the ₹2.78-crore pay-off case.
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