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Lok Ayukta criticised the complainant RS Sasikumar saying he was discrediting the institution.
The Lok Ayukta faced criticism after it referred its verdict in the case to a full bench (comprising three judges) last week.
A two-member bench of Lok Ayukta referred the case to a larger bench as there was a difference of opinion over whether the decisions of the cabinet can be subjected to its investigation.
Both leaders were pulled dangerously close to the mouth of the black hole called political oblivion on March 31 by perhaps the least severe of the charges they have faced in their political careers.
Bineesh (44) breathed his last on Saturday, four days after being found injured near Karattupara Kariyathankottakkal temple.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, 16 Ministers who was part of his first regime (2016-21) and the then Chief Secretary are the accused in the case.
Public activist R S Sasikumar filed the case in 2018.
There was much criticism in the delay over pronouncing a verdict in the case even as the hearing concluded a year ago.
The trial was complete and the case was adjourned for the verdict on March 18, 2022. The Lokayuktha says the verdict is delayed as the bill that curtails the powers of the Lokayuktha is still pending with the Governor.
EP is likely to change his decision only if there is favourable action from the party leadership on the Kannur resort scandal.