Kerala HC stays trial in 2016 Puttingal fireworks accident case
The Kerala High Court has stayed the trial in the 2016 Puttingal temple fireworks accident case until September 14. The court is seeking an explanation from the state government regarding the recent change of the public prosecutor.
Why it matters
The case involves a major tragedy that killed 109 people, and the procedural delay raises questions about judicial transparency and state accountability.
The Kerala High Court on Monday (September 7, 2026) stayed the trial in the Puttingal Devi Temple fireworks incident case till September 14.
The High Court sought an explanation from the State regarding the change of public prosecutor in the proceedings before the trial court.
The State was granted time to file a statement regarding the reasons for changing the prosecutor in the case and to produce the relevant records
The accident in Kollam district had killed 109 people and injured 280 others. The blast damaged more than 300 houses.
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