A Thiruvananthapuram court granted anticipatory bail to MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in a second rape case, noting his claims of political motive and delayed complaint. The Crime Branch registered the case after the complainant’s email was forwarded by the KPCC President.
Kerala: A District and Sessions Court in Pathanamthitta, Kerala, has sentenced an ambulance driver named Noufal V to life imprisonment for raping a 19-year-old woman who had tested positive for COVID-19. The shocking crime took place in September 2020, while the young woman was being taken to a COVID care centre for treatment.
Kerala: Today, 6th Feb, Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna, the promoters of Patanjali Ayurved, have filed an application in a Kerala court, requesting the recall of a non-bailable arrest warrant that was issued against them for not attending a scheduled court hearing in a case related to misleading advertisements.
A Kerala court has issued a bailable arrest warrant against Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balakrishna after allegations of misleading claims about Patanjali Ayurved products curing ailments like diabetes and high blood pressure. The case, triggered by complaints from ophthalmologist K.V. Babu, cites violations of the Drugs and Magic Remedies Act. This action follows the Supreme Court’s warning against unchecked misleading advertisements.
A Kerala court Today (Jan 20) sentenced Greeshma to death for poisoning her lover, Sharon Raj, after her family arranged her marriage to another man. The 23-year-old victim died of organ failure days after consuming a poisoned Ayurvedic tonic. Greeshma’s uncle received three years in prison, while her mother was acquitted. The case, which sparked public outrage, highlighted a tragic tale of betrayal and conspiracy.
A Kerala court Today (Jan 17) convicted Greeshma for the murder of her boyfriend, Sharon Raj, by poisoning him with a laced Ayurvedic tonic in October 2022. The crime stemmed from her desire to end their relationship after her family arranged her marriage to another man. Greeshma’s uncle was also found guilty of hiding evidence, while her mother was acquitted. Sharon’s tragic death, caused by multiple organ failure, sparked outrage and led to an in-depth investigation, culminating in the guilty verdict. The sentencing is scheduled for January 18, 2025.
Malappuram: A Kerala court found a man guilty of repeatedly raping his minor stepdaughter for years while her mother was away from home, and sentenced him to 141 years in prison overall. Judge Ashraf A. M. of the Manjeri Fast Track Special Court sentenced the man to 141 years in prison under various provisions of the Juvenile Justice Act, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, and the IPC.
The Thalassery Sessions Court granted regular bail to PP Divya, who is accused of abetting the suicide of ADM Naveen Babu. Babu was found dead following a farewell ceremony, where Divya suggested his involvement in bribery. Despite initial denial of anticipatory bail, her regular bail request has been accepted.