KOCHI: The CBI informed the high court that the trial in the Abhay case could not be extended. The CBI conveyed their stand while responding to the pleas of the accused seeking extension of the trial. This is a 27-year-old case. The CBI told the court that the trial should not be stopped due to the COVID situation.

The court wants the trial in the Abhaya case to be held. The court said one should be ready to change according to times. The verdict will be pronounced on Tuesday after hearing the side of the defendant in the plea. The court also said that the trial should not proceed until then. Arrangements can be made for elderly lawyers to facilitate the trial via video conference. The CBI told the court that they will bear the expenses.