Kerala appoints new Special Govt. Pleader for Devaswom
The Kerala government has appointed K.R. Sunil as the new Special Government Pleader for Devaswom matters at the Kerala High Court. This appointment follows the brief tenure and resignation of K.B. Pradeep, who stepped down amid controversy regarding his previous legal representation.
Why it matters
The appointment is significant due to the high-profile nature of Devaswom board legal affairs and the recent controversies surrounding the Sabarimala Gold Theft Scam.
The State Government has appointed K.R. Sunil as the Special Government Pleader for Devaswom matters before the Kerala High Court.
Mr. Sunil has served as a standing counsel for the Centre, the Malabar Devaswom Board, and the Kerala Coastal Zone Management Authority, among other departments. He is also the State General Secretary of the Indian Lawyers Congress.
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