Kerala High Court rebukes MLA Aryadan Shouketh for seeking to withdraw his PIL on tribal welfare after winning Nilambur bypoll. Court says he must now act from his new position to help the tribal communities.
The Kerala government informed the High Court that it will not proceed with the 2022 Black Magic Bill aimed at banning sorcery and inhuman practices, due to a cabinet policy decision. This choice follows ongoing court cases addressing harmful rituals and reflects the state’s stance against criminalizing such activities despite increasing concerns.