Kerala HC: Difficult to Prove Antony Raju's Intent to Tamper Evidence in 1990 Drug Case

• Kerala High Court observed difficulty in proving former minister Antony Raju's intention to tamper with evidence in a 1990 drug case.
• Raju, then a junior lawyer, was convicted for evidence tampering and seeks suspension of conviction to contest Assembly polls.
• Court questioned how criminal liability or motive could be attributed to Raju, asking if his senior lawyer was aware.
• Prosecution stated evidence was tampered with while in Raju's custody; state government opposes relief, citing electoral integrity.
• High Court reserved its order after hearing arguments from Raju, who claims conviction is indefensible and sentence excessive.