A. Hariprasad, J.

Recurring overt acts by members of certain political parties at some parts of the State, especially in some northern districts, eloquently disseminate a message that human lives are less worthier than a political ideology. Annihilation of political opponents has become an order of the day, ignoring the fact that divergent political ideologies are natural in a democratic polity with a multiparty system. Besides, the proponents of the philosophy forget the reality that an ideology, worth its name, should exist for the upliftment, welfare and wellbeing of mankind. Political killings by using arms and explosives are acts of barbarity. This case unfolds yet another doleful story of a political savagery. In this brutal incident, the victim happened to be a worker of Communist Party of India (Marxit), commonly known as CPM and the alleged assailants are workers of Bharathiya Janatha Party (BJP) and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Feud between these two sets of political outfits over a long period of time in Kannur district is a notorious reality.

2. 27 accused persons were charged in this case with offences punishable under Sections 143, 147, 449 and 302 read