Kerala High Court dismisses applications to appeal against FIR order in CMRL-Exalogic case
15 October 2026
The Kerala High Court on Thursday, 15 October 2026, dismissed applications filed by former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter T. Veena and son-in-law P.A. Mohamed Riyas seeking permission to appeal against a single-judge order. That order, dated 9 October 2026, directed the Vigilance Bureau to register an FIR over payments from Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) to Exalogic Solutions. The applications were for leave to file writ appeals against the single-judge decision.
Single-judge order date:
9 October 2026
Agency directed to register FIR:
Vigilance Bureau
Companies involved:
CMRL and Exalogic Solutions
Why it matters for exams: Writ appeals, the leave requirement before a Division Bench and the Vigilance Bureau's FIR powers are frequently examined in Kerala PSC law papers.
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In plain words
CMRL Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited — A mineral processing company based in Kerala whose payments to a private firm are under investigation.