# Kerala High Court Orders CBI to Conclude Jesna Case

- Topic: india
- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 2026-08-04
- Original: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-high-court-directs-cbi-to-conclude-investigation-in-jesna-missing-case-within-6-months/article71306208.ece
- Language: en
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The Kerala High Court has instructed the Central Bureau of Investigation to complete its probe into Jesna Maria James' disappearance within six months. The court noted that eight years have passed since she went missing in 2018. The investigation will continue to determine the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.

## Key takeaways

- The Kerala High Court has directed the CBI to conclude the investigation within six months.
- The case involves the disappearance of Jesna Maria James, who went missing in 2018.
- The court noted that eight years have passed since her disappearance, and the investigation should not continue indefinitely.

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