HC proposes tribunal to address allegations of bias at kalolsavams

HC proposes tribunal to address allegations of bias at kalolsavams

- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE @ Kochi

EXPRESSING concern over allegations of bribery and bias involving judges at school kalolsavams, the Kerala High Court on Friday suggested constituting a tribunal headed by a retired HC judge to address disputes over results.

The court also opined that members of the judging panel for school arts festivals should be finalised only with the permission of the tribunal. Taking note of the gravity of the situation, the court said, "This is not just an individual grievance but points to something rotten in the conduct of kalolsavams." It further questioned how a judge was included in the panel "solely based on a declaration," without verifying credentials.