
Keralam’s Muttil tree-felling cheating case: trial court postpones framing of charges to September 19
Kerala’s trial court has pushed back the framing of charges in the Muttil tree‑felling cheating case to September 19. The delay follows a request by the accused to suspend the trial until the Kerala High Court delivers its verdict on a related issue. The case alleges the accused forged permits to cut trees, causing state losses.