The Kerala government, backed by all major parties except the BJP, will challenge the Election Commission’s special voter roll revision in the Supreme Court. CM Pinarayi Vijayan said the move based on the 2002 list is “unscientific” and “ill-intentioned.”
The Supreme Court has transferred CPI(M)’s challenge to the Madras High Court order directing removal of permanent political flagpoles from public spaces in Tamil Nadu to Justice Vikram Nath’s bench. The party argued the order violates its fundamental rights and amounts to “impermissible judicial legislation.”
The Kerala High Court granted Akhil Marar, a film director, interim protection from arrest for comments made during a Facebook Live on the Indo-Pak conflict. Marar claims his statements were political analysis, not threats to national integrity. His anticipatory bail petition will be heard on May 28, 2025, following police claims against him.
The Supreme Court of India overturned a Kerala High Court ruling that invalidated A Raja’s election from Devikulam, allowing him to continue as MLA. The High Court had ruled Raja, a Christian, was ineligible for a Scheduled Caste seat reserved for Hindus. The Supreme Court dismissed the election petition and restored Raja’s status.
The Supreme Court upheld the life sentences of five convicts from a 2002 murder case, rejecting their appeal on procedural flaws and witness inconsistencies. The court emphasized the importance of eyewitness accounts, asserting that minor contradictions do not undermine their credibility. This decision reaffirms the commitment to maintaining societal order and justice.
New petitions have been filed challenging the Supreme Court’s December 12 interim order, which prohibits courts from action on worship-related disputes until February 17, 2025. Petitioners seek modification of this stay, contesting the constitutionality of the Places of Worship Act, with political support advocating for its enforcement amid ongoing public debate.
The Kerala High Court on Thursday(12th Dec) rebuked both ruling and opposition parties for obstructing public roads during meetings, labeling a specific CPI(M) conference as a “breach of trust.” The court directed police to identify participants and mandated action against them. Concerns were raised about further protests violating court orders, reinforcing the need for unbiased law enforcement.
RJD Member Manoj Kumar Jha filed an intervention petition in the Supreme Court, asserting that the Places of Worship Act, 1991, does not violate constitutional rights and is essential for preserving India’s secular values. The Act protects places of worship as they existed on August 15, 1947, amidst increasing sectarian tensions.