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All accused were absent as pleas for exemption were rejected. The court ordered them to appear for framing of charges on August 13.

The prosecution sought to invoke Section 323 of the Indian Penal Code (voluntarily causing hurt) against the accused.

The case is being heard by Ernakulam Principal Sessions Judge K K Balakrishnan, with Special Public Prosecutor G Mohanraj appearing for the prosecution.

The Sessions Court on Friday informed the High Court that the trial could be complete in nine months.

The delay in commencing the trial had given undue advantage to the accused.

Regarding the inquiry officer, the judge did not disclose any details saying that it is an administrative procedure, not a judicial one.