Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Honey M. Varghese |
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| Known For | Being judge behind the verdict that acquitted actor Dileep |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Brown |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Hometown | Thrissur, Kerala |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | M.M. Varghese (Politician) |
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| Spouse | Jijo Jose (Government Official) |
| Children | Daughter - 1, Son - None |
Career
| Overview | Honey Varghese started her legal career in Thrissur, working under senior lawyer K B Mohandas before practicing in the district court until 2012. In that year, she joined the judiciary as a District and Sessions Judge. |
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| Notable Positions | In 2017, she handled cases in the CBI Special Court in Ernakulam, later taking on high-profile trials. A significant moment in her career came in 2019 when she was assigned to the prominent actress assault case involving Dileep, which resulted in widespread public attention. |
| Promotion | In 2021, she was elevated to the position of judge at the Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court but continued to oversee the long-running trial of the actress assault case. |
| Recent Developments | Her involvement in the controversial verdict of the assault case in December 2025 caused significant public backlash, leading to accusations of corruption and demands for her resignation. |
Social Media
| https://www.facebook.com/p/Honey-M-Varghese-100068738747329/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Honey hails from a Kerala family deeply involved in the communist movement. | |
| Her father was a notable member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and held influential positions. | |
| She became known after her 2022 comment regarding the responsibilities of prosecutors became a topic of discussion online. | |
| Varghese faced criticism for not sharing the 2020 forensic report in the actor-assault trial. |
