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The counsel for Pinarayi Vijayan and others argued that the single judge passed the order without allowing them to be heard, violating the principles of natural justice.

Nothing wrong with conducting initial investigation before registering an FIR, govt in HC

The FIR was registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act in which the second accused is Vijayan's daughter Veena T.

The VACB registered the FIRs following legal advice and a Kerala High Court directive based on an ED report submitted to the state police.

Chennithala said the government will not go for an appeal against the High Court directive.

The court added that this does not exempt the notified agency from conducting a preliminary independent inquiry where necessary.