Kerala High Court Issues Fresh Notice To Former MLA PV Anvar In Plea Seeking CBI Inquiry Into Phone Tapping Allegations

The Kerala High Court has directed issuance of fresh notice to Former Nilambur Member of Legislative Assembly PV Anvar in a Writ Petition (Criminal) that sought CBI investigation into an alleged case of illegal phone tapping.

The matter was listed today and was considered by Justice P.V. Kunhikrishnan. Advocate K.M. Firoz took notice for the former MLA, who is arrayed as the 13th respondent in the writ petition. The Court was informed that the earlier notice sent was returned unclaimed.

Background

In the affidavit filed before the Court, the petitioner stated that MLA P.V. Anvar openly admitted in a press conference in 2024 that he illegally tapped the phone calls of top police officers, politicians and other persons.

It was further stated that the petitioner, who is a businessman, came to know that the ex-MLA did the same to him and thereafter, he sent a written complaint to the Police Chief and others. Consequently, a crime was registered, as per the petitioner.

As per the affidavit, the petitioner has requested for a thorough investigation into the aforesaid two cases. According to him, a fair and impartial enquiry into the matter would not be possible since there are allegations against top police officials and politicians. Therefore, he has prayed before the Court to entrust the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation or any other competent National Agency.

The petition is moved by Advocate Peeyus A. Kottam.

Case No: Writ Petition (Criminal) No. 1366 of 2024

Case Title: Murugesh Narendran v. Union of India and others