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.
The Kerala High Court today directed against illegal religious structures on Government land, stating that God is omnipresent and does not need such encroachments. It mandated the removal of encroachers, including those with illegal religious structures, within six months. The court highlighted the potential for communal discord and emphasized the need to uphold institutions for religious and charitable activities.
