Unless it is reasonably necessary, there cannot be blanket directions to surrender arms, the Court said while dealing with a plea opposing a recent directive to surrender all arms during the ongoing election season.
Justice K Babu directed the Ernakulam District and Sessions Judge to handover copies of the statements given by various persons during the enquiry conducted by her.
Justice K Babu on Wednesday appointed advocate John S Ralph as amicus curiae to assist it in the case filed following the death of S Aneesha/Aneeshya, an Assistant Public Prosecutor (APP) from Kollam.
Justice Devan Ramachandran passed the interim order considering the delicate nature of the case and to protect the reputation and dignity of the petitioner.
"Indeed, there is a need to protect society from criminals pedaling in narcotic drugs . but the means to achieve it must remain above board," the Kerala High Court said.