The Kerala High Court struck down critical remarks made against CM Pinarayi Vijayan and ruled that proceedings against ADGP Ajith Kumar were initiated without mandatory legal sanction. The court corrected procedural errors and sent the case back to the pre-cognizance stage.
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.
In Thiruvananthapuram, senior lawyer Bailin Das allegedly assaulted junior advocate V. Shyamili, leaving her severely injured and hospitalized. The Bar Council has banned Das from court pending an investigation, following public outrage and police action. Advocates and political leaders are calling for swift justice and safeguarding workplace dignity for women.