Justice Sophy Thomas, in her farewell speech, acknowledged the challenges women judges face in balancing multiple responsibilities. She stated that “multitasking as a lady judge without compromising judicial work is not easy.” Her remarks highlighted the difficulties of managing judicial duties alongside personal and societal expectations. The retiring judge’s statement emphasized the need for better support systems for women in the judiciary.
The Kerala High Court, under Justice Sophy Thomas, has granted bail to P G Manu, a former senior government pleader accused of multiple rapes, emphasizing the importance of addressing allegations against authority figures while safeguarding the survivor’s well-being. The Kerala High Court, on March 22, made headlines by granting bail to Advocate PG Manu, previously […]
The Kerala High Court Today rejected the State Prosecution’s appeal to revoke actor Dileep’s bail in the 2017 actress assault case. The court clarified that the trial judge’s rulings wouldn’t affect the main trial. Dileep is accused of orchestrating the assault in retaliation for a personal matter. The prosecution alleged witness coercion and evidence tampering. Despite facing additional allegations, Dileep secured bail.
Calls for Child-Friendly Reforms In a striking critique of the conditions in POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses) courts, Justice Sophy Thomas of the Kerala High Court has raised serious concerns about the traumatic environment faced by minor victims during court proceedings. This observation emerged during the review of several regular bail applications, predominantly […]
In a recent ruling, the Kerala High Court observed that the provisions of cruelty to a married woman, as outlined in Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), cannot be invoked by women in live-in relationships. The court’s decision came while deliberating on a case involving the conviction of a man and his family […]