Kerala HC Exempts Personal Appearance Of BJP's K Surendran Before Magistrate In Defamation Case For Allegedly Calling The Complainant A Thief

The Kerala High Court dealt with a defamation case involving T.G. Nanadakumar and K. Surendran, where an exemption from personal appearance was granted to the latter. The case revolved around a defamation claim filed by Nanadakumar, but Surendran sought exemption from personal appearance due to health concerns. The Court granted the exemption and allowed for an alternative means of representation. This ruling reflects the Court’s flexible approach to ensuring that litigants are not unduly burdened by procedural requirements when legitimate reasons exist, especially in defamation cases.