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.
The Kerala High Court has requested an affidavit from the state government regarding its plans to enact a law against black magic and sorcery, following the 2022 petition by Kerala Yukthivadi Sangham. The urgency for such a law increased after a human sacrifice incident, with comparisons to existing laws in other states like Maharashtra and Karnataka.
The Kerala High Court has ordered the State government to publicly disclose information about the oil spill and hazardous cargo from the sinking of the MSC Elsa-3 ship. The court emphasized the need for transparency due to environmental concerns and directed authorities to provide detailed action reports within two weeks addressing the crisis’s impact.
Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has announced that he will no longer take up cases that require reserving verdicts or writing detailed judgments. With his retirement approaching on May 13, he emphasized the need to manage time efficiently. This statement came during a hearing involving the Kerala government and the state’s governor over pending bills.
Today, On 13th March, The Kerala High Court ruled that printers and advertisers will be held accountable for illegal hoardings put up by their clients. It emphasized that those involved in creating and displaying such advertisements cannot evade responsibility. Additionally, the court stated that the removal of illegal boards and flags, both present and future, will be the duty of local self-government secretaries.
The Kerala High Court that persons with disabilities are not entitled to reservations for government pleader and public prosecutor positions. The court emphasized that these roles require specific qualifications and are not subject to the usual reservation policies. It further stated that no one has an inherent right to be appointed to these posts. The verdict clarifies the legal position on disability reservations in such appointments.
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The Supreme Court upheld the Kerala High Court’s ruling that invalidated R Prasanth’s appointment as an engineer, citing violations of norms and nepotism. The court emphasized the importance of transparency in public appointments and clarified that compassion in hiring should not extend to elected officials’ relatives, ensuring fairness for other candidates.