Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Kerala HC Notices BJP Councilors Over Oaths
The Kerala High Court has asked 20 BJP councilors in Thiruvananthapuram to explain why they took their oaths in the names of multiple gods instead of just one God, as the rules say.
A CPM leader, SP Deepak, asked the court to cancel these oaths because he thinks they are not valid.
The court did not stop the councilors from doing their jobs for now, but it will decide later if their oaths are okay or not.
Kerala High Court issued notices to 20 BJP councilors for taking oaths in the names of multiple deities.
The oaths were taken in violation of municipal rules that require swearing in the name of God or making a solemn affirmation.
CPM leader SP Deepak filed a petition seeking cancellation of the oaths, arguing they are legally invalid.
The court declined to pass an interim order prohibiting the councilors from attending meetings or receiving honorarium.
The validity of the oaths will be subject to the court's final verdict in the case.
- Who
- 20 BJP councilors of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation and CPM leader SP Deepak
- What
- Kerala High Court issued notices to BJP councilors for taking oaths in the names of multiple deities instead of in the name of God
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Kerala High Court
- Why
- The oaths were taken in violation of municipal rules that prescribe swearing in the name of God or making a solemn affirmation
- Number of Councilors Noticed
- 20
- Location
- Thiruvananthapuram Corporation
- Petitioner
- SP Deepak (CPM leader and councilor)
- Court's Decision on Interim Order
- Declined to prohibit councilors from attending meetings or receiving honorarium
- Oath Validity
- Subject to final verdict