Kerala cashew import scam: R. Chandrasekharan and K.A. Ratheesh have filed an appeal against the Kerala High Court's sanction order in a contempt plea, challenging the decision of a Single Judge bench. The lawyers are seeking intervention from the HC Division Bench, which they argue is more appropriate for handling the case. The matter revolves around allegations of corruption and misuse of power in the state's cashew import sector. The legal battle comes as authorities continue to investigate the scandal, which has raised concerns over financial irregularities and governance issues. The case highlights the ongoing tensions between different benches of the High Court over the handling of sensitive legal matters. The appeal is expected to be heard in the coming weeks, with legal experts closely watching the outcome. (thehindu.com)
