Kerala cashew import scam: Govt tells HC that State to sanction CBI prosecution of former KSCDC chairperson, MD

image for representation | The sanction will be granted to prosecute INTUC State president and former KSCDC chairperson R. Chandrasekharan and former managing director K.A. Ratheesh in the alleged misappropriation to the tune of ₹600 crore in the import of raw cashew between 2006 and 2015.Advocate General K. Jaju Babu informed a Single Bench of Justice A. Badharudeen that he, however, would need to verify the order granting sanction to ensure its accuracy.The court has granted time till June 8 when the matter will be considered further. Published - July 02, 2026 01:26 pm IST