Muttil tree-felling case: Setback to Augustine brothers as Kerala HC dismisses plea to stay proceedings before Chottanikkara court
Kerala’s High Court rejected a petition by the Augustine brothers seeking to halt the Muttil tree‑felling case, a setback for them. The brothers claimed the charges were unfounded and the court lacked jurisdiction. Justice C.S. Dias instructed the Chottanikkara Judicial First Class Magistrate court to commence hearings on September 22 and to conclude the matter within six months.