Bar Bribery Case

Kerala Chief Minister, Opposition Leader Debate Over Bar Bribery Case

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 13, 2021

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday had a debate with the Congress-led UDF in the state assembly over the bar bribery case, as the government announced that it would examine if a preliminary probe was needed into allegations against Leader of Opposition Ramesh Chennithala.

Kerala Court Rejects Clean Chit To KM Mani In Bar Bribery Case

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 19, 2018

In a setback to former finance minister and Kerala Congress (M) chairman KM Mani, a court in Kerala capital Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday rejected a Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) report giving him clean chit in the bar bribery case.

Bar Bribery Case: Court Orders Probe Against Former Vigilance Officer, Cop

Kerala News | ANI | Friday September 23, 2016

A Special Vigilance Court in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday ordered a probe against former vigilance director N. Shankar Reddy and Superintendent of Police RSukesan, the probe officer, in the bar bribery case.

Kerala High Court Declines To Stay Vigilance Case Against KM Mani

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Friday April 8, 2016

In a setback to Kerala Congress (M) leader and former state finance minister KM Mani ahead of Assembly polls, the Kerala High Court today refused to stay the proceedings against him in the bar bribery case pending in the Vigilance Court in Thiruvananthapuram.

Kerala Bar Bribery Case Rocks Assembly; House Adjourned After LDF Protest

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 10, 2016

For the second consecutive day, the Kerala Assembly proceedings were disrupted after CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) opposition continued their protests against United Democratic Front (UDF) government, this time over the bar bribery scam, following which the House was adjourned.

Bribery Case: Kerala Excise Minister K Babu Withdraws Resignation

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Saturday January 30, 2016

Hours after Kerala's ruling Congress-led UDF decided not to accept his resignation in connection with the bar bribery case, Congress leader K Babu today decided to withdraw his resignation as minister from the Oommen Chandy Cabinet.

Corruption Accused Kerala Minister's Resignation Not Yet Accepted, Says Oommen Chandy

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 28, 2016

With Chief Minister Oommen Chandy yet to forward his resignation to the Governor for acceptance, Excise Minister K Babu, who had quit following a court order for registration of an FIR against him in the case known as bar bribery scandal, today said he is not interested in continuing in office.

Court Declines Stay On Vigilance Court Order Against Former Kerala Minister

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Monday January 25, 2016

The Kerala High Court today declined a plea by the state authorities seeking a stay on a Vigilance Court order directing registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against former minister K Babu in the bar bribery case.

Kerala Bar Bribery Case: CPI(M) Activists Stage Protest Against Minister K Babu

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Monday January 18, 2016

CPI(M) activists today waved black flags and squatted on the road demanding state Excise Minister K Babu's resignation, when he arrived for a function, as part of their agitation in the wake of allegations against him on the bar bribery issue.

Kerala Congress Decides Not To Nominate Anyone As Successor To KM Mani

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Sunday December 20, 2015

Kerala Congress-M today decided not to nominate anyone as successor to KM Mani in the Congress-led United Democratic Front government in Kerala, after he was forced to resign as Finance Minister following the High Court's observations in bar bribery case.

Left Front Targets Minister Over Corruption, Disrupts House in Kerala

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Monday November 30, 2015

Stepping up its agitation against the United Democratic Front (UDF) government in the bar bribery scam, CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) opposition today targeted minister, K Babu, and disrupted the first day of the Assembly proceedings demanding his resignation.

Opposition Steps up Demand for Excise Minister's Resignation in Kerala

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Monday November 23, 2015

Stepping up its demand for the resignation of Kerala excise minister K Babu over the Bar Bribery scam, opposition CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) today decided to take out a march to the state assembly on November 30 on the opening day of its session.

Church Expresses Displeasure Over KM Mani Not Naming Successor

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 14, 2015

The Catholic Church today expressed its displeasure over KM Mani's decision not naming anyone from KC(M)as his successor in the Congress-led UDF government in Kerala after he was forced to resign as finance minister following the High Court's observations in bar bribery case.

Kerala Bar Bribery Case: KM Mani Leaves Official Residence for Home Town

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Friday November 13, 2015

Kerala Congress (M) chief KM Mani, who was forced to resign as Finance Minister following the bar bribery case, today left his official residence, saying that he "will be back after the doubts are cleared".

More Trouble For Kerala Government, Another Minister Accused of Bribery

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 12, 2015

In a fresh trouble for Congress-led UDF government in Kerala, a day after Finance Minister KM Mani quit over graft charges, CPI-M veteran VS Achuthanandan today sought a probe into corruption charges against Excise Minister K Babu.