The Kerala High Court directed the police not to arrest actor-producer Soubin Shahir and producer Shawn Antony in a case that involves accusations of cheating, forgery, and criminal breach of trust.
The petitioner contended that pamphlets distributed by LDF volunteers with "25 questions for (INC candidate) Hibi Eden", violated the Representation of People Act, 1951.
The PIL moved by advocate and Congress leader Avani Bansal and one Renjith Thomas alleges that it is a rampant practice for candidates contesting in elections to file false affidavits along with their nominations.