The Kerala government has moved the High Court against the anticipatory bail granted to MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in a second rape case. The State argues the trial court’s relief was unjustified amid serious allegations of sexual assault.
The Supreme Court has warned the Kerala Government and the Governor that it will directly appoint Vice-Chancellors if their ongoing dispute continues. The Court stressed that only the “most meritorious” candidates must be selected without further delay.
Today, On 26th November, The Election Commission told the Supreme Court that political parties are spreading unnecessary fear and creating widespread confusion among citizens about SIR-related concerns raised in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.
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 Bar Council of India informed the Kerala High Court that it has granted interim approval for a transgender quota, allowing two supernumerary seats in both three-year and five-year LLB courses across state law colleges for the 2025–26 academic year.
The Kerala government told the High Court that stopping a Muslim girl from wearing her hijab at school amounts to an “invasion” of her privacy and dignity, and also a “denial of her right to secular education.”
Kerala High Court has ordered the Bar Council of India to create two additional seats for transgender students in all government law colleges within 10 days. The move aims to ensure fair representation and implement constitutional rights for transgender candidates in legal education.
In a major setback to actor Mohanlal, the Kerala High Court ruled that his ivory ownership certificates were void and unenforceable under the Wildlife Protection Act. The Court said the State failed to meet legal requirements before granting him ownership of the tusks and artefacts.
Today, On 25th July, Supreme Court, stating “Under Article 32 Plea Is Permitted,” allows Kerala to withdraw petition challenging Governor’s inaction, despite Centre’s suggestion to refer the matter to a larger bench due to pending constitutional questions.
Today, On 14th July, The Supreme Court deferred Kerala’s plea on the Governor’s delay in bill assent after the Centre opposed its withdrawal. AG Venkataramani and SG Mehta urged tagging the matter with the pending presidential reference under Article 143.
