Kerala High Court summons Additional Chief Secretary over microfinance fraud prosecution delay

The Kerala High Court summoned the Additional Chief Secretary, pointing to an extended delay in granting sanction for prosecution in a high‑value microfinance fraud case. The court emphasized that such postponement hampers swift justice and erodes public confidence in the state's financial oversight mechanisms. It ordered the official to submit a detailed explanation within a prescribed timeframe. The case involves alleged misappropriation of funds by a microfinance lender and has drawn considerable public attention, prompting judicial intervention to ensure procedural compliance. The summons signals the judiciary's readiness to hold senior bureaucrats accountable for administrative inertia in high‑profile financial matters.