Supreme Court slams Kerala for withholding files on Munnar; summons officials

The Supreme Court of India criticized the Kerala government for not submitting key files related to the Munnar land case. The court had previously ordered the state to provide these documents to address the issue of land encroachments in Munnar. The government’s failure to comply with this directive led to a strong rebuke from the bench, highlighting concerns over transparency and accountability in handling such critical matters. The court summoned senior officials to explain the delay and demanded an immediate resolution to the issue, emphasizing the need for prompt and effective administrative action.