Shuhaib murder case: Kerala HC seeks report from Thalassery court on accused’s transfer petition, extends stay on trial
The Kerala High Court has requested a report from the Thalassery court regarding a transfer petition filed by the accused in the Shuhaib murder case. The court has also extended the stay on the trial proceedings until the matter is reviewed.
Why it matters
The case involves high-profile political violence and raises questions about judicial impartiality and the rights of the accused during trial.
The Kerala High Court on Wednesday (July 15, 2026) directed the Additional Sessions Court, Thalassery, to file a report on the allegation made in the transfer petition filed by the accused in the alleged murder of S.P. Shuhaib, a Youth Congress leader from Kannur.
Justice C.S. Dias extended by one month the stay on proceedings before the Thalassery court in the trial.
The petitioners, Akash Thillenkery, a former DYFI activist, and two other accused, feared they might not receive justice after alleged disagreements between the court and the accused during the witness examination. The Thalassery court, which is conducting the trial, had cancelled their bail and directed them to be remanded in custody after they reportedly raised questions during the proceedings.
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