He alleged that Thachankary had acquired houses, flats and other properties during his service disproportionate to his known income.
A vigilance investigation launched subsequently found that Thachankary had acquired assets worth over ₹64 lakh between 2003 and 2007, which were 135.80 percent over his known income.
Thachankary later moved the Vigilance Court seeking discharge, claiming that the assets were acquired through family shares and gifts.
However, Kuruvila moved the Kerala High Court alleging that this was a move to delay the trial.
The High Court also ordered a time-bound conclusion of the trial, on which the today's verdict was pronounced.
The case originated from a complaint filed by Bobby Kuruvila, who claimed to be an anti-corruption crusader. He alleged that Thachankary had acquired houses, flats and other properties during his service disproportionate to his known income.
A vigilance investigation launched subsequently found that Thachankary had acquired assets worth over ₹64 lakh between 2003 and 2007, which were 135.80 percent over his known income.
Thachankary later moved the Vigilance Court seeking discharge, claiming that the assets were acquired through family shares and gifts. However, the Court rejected his plea.
In 2021, the State government granted sanction for further investigation by a special unit of the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB).
However, Kuruvila moved the Kerala High Court alleging that this was a move to delay the trial. In August 2025, the a Division Bench allowed the petition and set aside the government order allowing further investigation. The High Court also ordered a time-bound conclusion of the trial, on which the today's verdict was pronounced.
