The Court closed two petitions alleging that the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) was engaging in voter fraud in Vadakara and Attingal constituencies.
Unless it is reasonably necessary, there cannot be blanket directions to surrender arms, the Court said while dealing with a plea opposing a recent directive to surrender all arms during the ongoing election season.
Justice K Babu directed the Ernakulam District and Sessions Judge to handover copies of the statements given by various persons during the enquiry conducted by her.