Kerala High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognisance Of Mundathikode Fireworks Accident, Issues Notice To Devaswom Committees
The Kerala High Court on Tuesday (19 May) initiated suo motu proceedings over Mundathikode fireworks accident which claimed 17 lives. Mundathikode Fireworks accident occurred on April 21 at a firework unit at Mundathikode, which is situated about 16 km from Thirssur. The unit was preparing materials for the Thrissur Pooram. The division bench comprising Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice...
The Kerala High Court on Tuesday (19 May) initiated suo motu proceedings over Mundathikode fireworks accident which claimed 17 lives.
Mundathikode Fireworks accident occurred on April 21 at a firework unit at Mundathikode, which is situated about 16 km from Thirssur. The unit was preparing materials for the Thrissur Pooram.
The division bench comprising Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Syam Kumar V.M. issued the notice to the respondents.
Earlier, a judicial commission led by retired High Court Judge, Justice C.N. Ramachandran Nair was constituted to investigate the Mundathikode accident.
Today, the division bench has issued notice to the respondents including Thiruvambady Devasom committee and Paramekkavu Devaswom Committee.
The matter is posted on 16 June for further consideration.
Case Title: Suo Motu Proceedings v Union of India & Ors.
Case No: WP(PIL) 104/ 2026
Counsel for Respondents: P. Sreekumar (ASGI), K.P. Sudheer (SC - Cochin Devaswom Board)