The ED filed this plea back in 2022, stating that a fair trial in Kerala would not be possible due to strong connections between the accused and senior officials in the Kerala government. New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has asked four accused individuals to respond to a petition filed by the Enforcement Directorate […]
Today, On 17th April, The Supreme Court agreed to examine if Muslims can be governed by the secular Indian Succession Act for ancestral property matters instead of Shariat law. A Bench led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna took note of a Kerala resident’s plea seeking such governance without renouncing Islam.
The Kerala High Court dismissed the POCSO case against Asianet News, acknowledging the channel’s responsible reporting on drug abuse. The court stated that the channel “deserved recognition” for its work, and emphasized that no further proceedings would be pursued at the Special POCSO Court in Kozhikode.
The Centre disclosed that out of 193 cases initiated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against political leaders since 2015, only two have resulted in convictions. It emphasized that the ED investigates cases solely based on credible evidence. The agency does not differentiate based on political affiliations. This clarification comes amid ongoing scrutiny of ED’s actions in political cases.
The Kerala High Court Advocates’ Association decided to demand the transfer of Justice A Badharudeen over certain concerns. Sources indicate that the association is also moving to suspend Senior Advocate Poonthottam. The decision ignited discussions within the legal community. Further developments on the matter are awaited.
