Former Director General of Police Tomin Thachankary need not serve his four-year sentence while his appeal is pending, the Kerala High Court has ruled; the disproportionate assets conviction itself remains in place until the appeal is decided. Kochi: Allowing a plea by former Director General of Police Tomin J. Thachankary, the Kerala High Court on […]
One operative line from the Bench and no reasons yet: the Kerala High Court Orders FIR Against Ex-CM Pinarayi Vijayan and his daughter Veena in the CMRL-Exalogic case, on information the Enforcement Directorate passed to the State Police. Kochi: Allowing a writ petition that sought immediate registration of a case under the Prevention of Corruption […]
Asking why its members were staying away from the Crime Branch probe into alleged irregularities in a State Planning Board recruitment exam, the Kerala High Court told the Public Service Commission that it was being called to give information, not as an accused. Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Monday questioned the Kerala Public Service […]
The Kerala High Court has quashed a case under the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act against a man who shared a photo holding the National Flag with the saffron colour facing down, holding that intention is essential and that a mistake is no offence, while ruling that a private WhatsApp group with many members is a place within public view.
The Kerala High Court dismissed the POCSO case against Asianet News, acknowledging the channel’s responsible reporting on drug abuse. The court stated that the channel “deserved recognition” for its work, and emphasized that no further proceedings would be pursued at the Special POCSO Court in Kozhikode.
The Kerala High Court Advocates’ Association decided to demand the transfer of Justice A Badharudeen over certain concerns. Sources indicate that the association is also moving to suspend Senior Advocate Poonthottam. The decision ignited discussions within the legal community. Further developments on the matter are awaited.
The Kerala High Court ruled that a man’s actions of exposing himself to a minor and asking her to measure his penis are prima facie offenses under the POCSO Act and IPC. The Court emphasized the need for proof of intent and determined that the accused’s behavior constituted sexual harassment, dismissing his petition to halt proceedings.
The Bar Council of Kerala (BCK) has taken a stand against what it deems as troubling treatment of lawyers by a High Court judge, urging for greater empathy and respect towards advocates within the judicial system. Also Read- Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea For New Arbitrator In Time-Barred Dispute Against Maruti (lawchakra.in) In a recent […]
