The Kerala High Court in the case Greeshma @ Sreekutty & Others V State Of Kerala observed and has left the issue of territorial jurisdiction in Sharon murder case to be determined during trial. Thus, this was after both the defence and the prosecution made a statement to that effect.
The bench of Justice PV Kunhikrishnan in its order stated that now when both the side submitted that the question may be left open and that may be decided during the trial…granting liberty to the petitioner to raise the question of jurisdiction during the trial.
The court was hearing the issue raised by prime accused Greeshma, wherein it is claimed that the courts in Kerala lack the jurisdiction to try the case as the alleged offence took place beyond their territorial limits, in Tamil Nadu.
In the present case, Sharon Raj was allegedly poisoned by Greeshma to weasel out of their romantic relationship. Thus, She had first moved an application before the Magistrate Court at Neyyatinkara, wherein it is stated that the alleged offence of administering poison took place at her house in Nagarcoil district of Tamil Nadu and hence, Courts there would have the jurisdiction to try the matter.
However, since the Magistrate in the Magistrate dismissed the plea moved by her, she moved the Sessions Court and she approached the High Court, facing the another dismissal.
The counsel appearing for both the sides informed the court that the question of jurisdiction can be considered during the trial.
The present matter is now pending before Additional Sessions Judge, Neyyatinkara.
The High Court in the case observed and has allowed the bail application moved by Greeshma and ordered her release from custody after almost 11 months.
Advocate Sasthamangalam S. Ajithkumar represented the accused.