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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
C.PRATHEEP KUMAR, J
SAFIYA SHAJAHAN – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF KERALA – Respondent
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| 1. circumstantial evidence surrounding shynu's death presents inconsistencies. (Para 2) |
| 2. counterarguments highlight opposing views on the investigation. (Para 4) |
| 3. the court finds no sufficient grounds for further investigation. (Para 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10) |
JUDGMENT
Dated : 28th November, 2025 This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India by the mother of one Shynu, who was found hanging to death, in her matrimonial home, on 15.12.2014, praying for directing the 2nd respondent/State Police Chief to order further investigation by an agency other than the local police.
2. With respect to the above unnatural death of the daughter of the petitioner, crime No.1356/2014 was registered by Mundakayam police under Section 174 Cr.P.C. Shynu was a B.Tech holder and her marriage was solemnized on 14.4.2013. After the marriage she was residing in her matrimonial home and a girl child was born in that wedlock. During November 2014, her husband left India in connection with his employment. At about 6.00 p.m on 15.12.2014 the brother of her husband informed the petitioner's husband that Shynu committed suicide while there was nobody else in the house.
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