The Kerala High Court ruled that trial courts must base decisions on discharge pleas in criminal cases exclusively on prosecution documents and not on materials from the accused. The judgment, in the Stephin Raj v. State of Kerala case, upheld the trial court’s dismissal of a rape discharge plea, confirming sufficient evidence for charges.
The Kerala High Court ruled that Bharat (BH) registration vehicles must pay motor vehicle tax according to state rates, not those set by the Central Government. The decision arose from vehicle owners challenging registration refusals due to tax issues. The Court affirmed that motor vehicle taxation is exclusively a state matter under the Constitution.
The Kerala High Court dismissed defamation charges against three individuals for waving black flags at Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s convoy in 2017. The court ruled that such protests do not amount to defamation or illegal obstruction, underscoring the legitimacy of this form of dissent within the framework of freedom of expression.
Actor Siddique seeks anticipatory bail in a rape case following a complaint by a female actor, amidst the “Me Too” movement in the Malayalam film industry. This legal action stems from multiple sexual abuse allegations against industry figures revealed in the Justice Hema Committee report, highlighting widespread harassment and exploitation of women professionals.
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Today 5th April,The Kerala HC dismissed charges against Nilesh Ramachandra Japthap for impersonating a police officer to enter S Sreesanth’s home. The court ruled that his actions did not cause harm, leading to the dismissal of the case under Section 419 of the Indian Penal Code. Japthap was represented by a team of advocates in court.