The Kerala High Court strongly criticized State officials for permitting political parties to hold meetings on roads and footpaths, violating court orders. It rejected their apology, stating “Mere tendering of apology is not enough.” The Court observed that such events disrupt public movement and ordered officials and political leaders, including CPI(M) and Congress, to submit explanations by March 3. CPI(M) leader MV Govindan has been directed to appear in court on February 12 at 4 PM.
