In a recent development that has stirred the legal community, the Kerala High Court has issued a stern warning to police officers over the alleged brutal manhandling of a 37-year-old lawyer, who is also a heart patient. The incident has not only raised concerns about police conduct but also highlighted the vulnerability of citizens in […]
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 […]
In a progressive move, the Kerala High Court has updated its dress code for women judicial officers, offering them more attire options. This decision, aimed at alleviating the challenges posed by changing climatic conditions and infrastructural deficiencies in courts, modifies a dress code that has been in place since 1970. The circular, issued on October […]
The Kerala High Court has nullified the criminal proceedings against an individual who attached a poster featuring a lotus, the emblem of a political party, to an electric pole using adhesive. The incident reportedly led to a disturbance near the Annamkulangara Devi Temple, and the Electricity Board incurred a cost of Rs. 63 to remove […]
The Kerala High Court has expressed strong disapproval towards the State government’s decision to deny a woman her father’s Freedom Fighters Pension, citing patriarchal reasons. The court criticized the government’s stance, which was based on the presumption that the woman’s two brothers would take care of her. Justice Devan Ramachandran, presiding over the case, remarked, […]
The Kannur District Panchayat in Kerala has recently informed the Supreme Court through an affidavit that “an estimated 30 stray dog bites are being reported in Kannur district everyday.” Despite their best efforts, the Panchayat conveyed that incidents of stray dog attacks, bites, and related road accidents are “increasing day by day.” Highlighting the gravity […]
Kerala High Court Calls for Reconsideration of Compensation for Acid Attack Victims In a recent judgment, the Kerala High Court emphasized the need for adequate compensation for acid attack victims, reflecting on the grievous nature of their injuries. Justice Devan Ramachandran observed, “The law relating to reparation is now well-settled. It has to be adequate […]
In a recent development, the Supreme Court declined to halt the proceedings of an election petition against Congress MLA K Babu, which is currently pending before the Kerala High Court. The petition, filed by CPI (M) leader M Swaraj, challenges Babu’s election from the Tripunithura constituency during the 2021 Kerala Legislative Assembly Elections. The core […]
Supreme Court Adjourns SNC Lavalin Case Involving Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan for the 34th Time The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, once again adjourned the controversial SNC Lavalin case involving Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. This marks the 34th time the case has been adjourned since it first reached the apex court in 2017. The decision […]
Kerala High Court Upholds Senior Citizens’ Right to Claim Past Maintenance from Children In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has stated that senior citizens are entitled to claim past maintenance from their children. The court emphasized that parents, out of self-respect, might delay approaching the courts for maintenance claims, hoping their children would […]