Overview

• A bench initiated suo motu proceedings after the Sabarimala Special Commissioner reported the ADGP’s use of a police tractor on the restricted pilgrimage path.
• Additional Director General of Police M R Ajithkumar travelled in a tractor meant for goods transport on July 12 and 13, breaching the High Court’s prohibition.
• The state government informed the court that an FIR has been filed under disobedience and rash driving provisions and that an explanation has been sought from the ADGP.
• The FIR does not name the ADGP, prompting concerns over equal accountability for senior officials in enforcing court directives.
• The court has asked the government to file an affidavit on actions taken and scheduled the next hearing for August 4.