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Court Denies Ban on Koodathayi Case Series
19 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Kerala High Court rejected a plea to ban the web series 'Anali'.
- Accused Jolly Joseph claimed the series would prejudice her ongoing trial.
- Court found no concrete evidence to warrant a ban on the series.
The Kerala High Court has refused to grant a stay on the upcoming Malayalam web series, 'Anali', which Jolly Joseph, the prime accused in the Koodathayi murder case, sought to ban. Joseph argued that the series' strong resemblance to her case could jeopardize her ongoing trial and her right to a fair hearing.
Justice V. G. Arun dismissed the plea, stating that the similarities pointed out by the petitioner, primarily observed in the teaser, were not sufficient grounds for an interim ban. The Koodathayi case involves allegations of Jolly Joseph poisoning and killing six individuals, including her former husband, to gain control of family assets.
The web series 'Anali,' directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas and starring actors like Nikhil Vimal and Leona Lishoy, has already released its trailer. The show is widely believed to be inspired by the sensational real-life events of the Koodathayi murders.
