Fresh departmental inquiry launched into death of Kerala Assistant Public Prosecutor S. Aneeshya amid charges of bias in probe
The Director General of Prosecution in Kerala has ordered a new inquiry into the death of Assistant Public Prosecutor S. Aneeshya. Her parents allege that the initial investigation was biased and failed to consider evidence of workplace harassment.
Why it matters
The case highlights systemic issues regarding workplace safety and the integrity of internal departmental investigations in the legal sector.
The Director General of Prosecution (DGP) has ordered a fresh departmental inquiry into the death of S. Aneeshya, who had served as Assistant Public Prosecutor at the Paravur Munsiff Magistrate Court in Kollam, Kerala.
DGP T. Asaf Ali has formally tasked the Director of Prosecution with conducting a thorough probe to identify any official lapses or departmental failures that may have contributed to her death. The order instructs the investigating authority to submit a comprehensive report as expeditiously as possible.
The direction is based on a petition submitted by Aneeshya’s parents, Prasanna P.M. and Satyadevan. Aneeshya purportedly took her life on January 21, 2024, leaving behind a note and audio messages that allegedly detailed the severe workplace harassment and mental torture she faced from her colleagues and superiors.
In their petition, the parents also highlighted severe lapses and bias in the initial departmental inquiry.
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