Kerala HC Directs Communist Party of India MV Govindan to Appear Before Court Over Road Obstruction

The Kerala High Court directed Communist Party of India (CPI) State Secretary MV Govindan to personally appear in a contempt case related to blocking a public road for their Palayam Area Conference on Dec 5, 2024.

The case filed by one N Prakash alleged willful disobedience of a 2010 judgment prohibiting public meetings on roads and road margins and argued that blocking roads violated Articles 19(1)(d) and 21 of the Constitution.

Despite this, the court granted relief from appearing on February 10 but mandated his presence on February 12.

Authorities were urged to ensure public roads remain obstruction-free.