Kerala HC allows KAAPA accused BJP councillor R. Sugathan to take oath in Viyyur jail

The Kerala High Court has granted permission for BJP councillor R. Sugathan, who is accused in a KAAPA case, to take his oath from within Viyyur jail. This follows a ruling that 20 BJP councillors retake their oaths due to procedural violations during the initial ceremony involving the names of local deities. Although 19 councillors complied, Sugathan was detained and couldn't attend. This decision is significant as it highlights the judiciary's intervention in political and procedural matters, even for individuals embroiled in serious allegations.