September 12, 2025

Hold your breath, Kannur! The Kerala High Court has fired a fresh shot in a fiery political drama. On October 6, four heavyweight CPI(M) leaders from Kannur—M.V. Jayarajan, E.P. Jayarajan, P. Jayarajan, and MLA K.V. Sumesh—must stand before the court. Why? Because of a protest that shook up a busy road on February 25! This wasn’t just a tiny gathering; it was a full blockade that forced traffic to take a detour. N. Prakash from Ernakulam, the petitioner, didn’t take this lightly. He appeared himself in court to say the police and officials just watched silently as these leaders and others occupied the Kargil Yogasala four-lane highway. Imagine this: a big pandal set right next to the Head Post Office, chairs dumped in the middle of the road—no vehicles allowed through! This created a traffic nightmare all morning. The court wasn’t amused. A Division Bench with Justice Anil K. Narendran and Muralee Krishna S. pointed out how such protests often block pedestrians and vehicles alike. "This has gone to the extent of holding such agitations after laying carpet and placing chairs on the footpaths and public roads," the judges said sharply. Listening carefully to the petitioner’s arguments and the Additional Advocate General, the court saw enough reason to call the CPI(M) leaders and police chiefs for contempt of court. The authorities’ silence during the chaos was a red flag for the judges. So, mark your calendars, because October 6 is set for some serious courtroom drama in Kannur. Will the leaders explain or face the heat? Stay tuned!

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Tags: Kerala high court, Cpi(m) leaders, Contempt of court, Kannur protest, Traffic disruption, Court orders,