Kerala tree-felling case: trial court delays charge framing to September 19

A trial court in Kerala has postponed the framing of charges in the Muttil tree-felling case to September 19. The postponement comes following a plea filed by the accused seeking suspension of proceedings.

The accused have requested that the trial be stayed pending a verdict from the Kerala High Court on the matter. The case involves allegations of unlawful tree-felling in the Muttil area.