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 ruled that criticising the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund is part of free speech, quashing charges against a man for his Facebook post. Justice VG Arun said mere criticism of the government cannot attract criminal action unless it incites public disorder.
The Kerala government, backed by all major parties except the BJP, will challenge the Election Commission’s special voter roll revision in the Supreme Court. CM Pinarayi Vijayan said the move based on the 2002 list is “unscientific” and “ill-intentioned.”
The Kerala government informed the High Court it will appeal against a trial court’s critical remarks on CM Pinarayi Vijayan while hearing the corruption case against ADGP MR Ajith Kumar. The HC extended its stay on proceedings till September 18.
Kerala VC Appointments Row intensifies as Governor approaches the Supreme Court, arguing that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan cannot play any role in the selection of Vice Chancellors, citing UGC Regulations that completely bar executive interference in appointments.
The Kerala High Court refused BJP leader Shone George’s request for all SFIO investigation documents in a corporate fraud case involving CM Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter. The Court directed the sessions court to reconsider his application with detailed reasoning.
Today, On 16th April, In a major relief to Kerala CM’s daughter Veena Vijayan, the Kerala High Court ordered a status quo in the SFIO probe. The court directed that no further steps be taken for two months in the Rs.182 crore fraud case involving Cochin Minerals and a firm linked to her.
Today, On 11th April, The Kerala High Court ordered a CBI investigation against the Chief Principal Secretary to the Kerala Chief Minister over allegations of possessing disproportionate assets. The court directed the probe after reviewing a petition citing unexplained wealth.
Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has announced that he will no longer take up cases that require reserving verdicts or writing detailed judgments. With his retirement approaching on May 13, he emphasized the need to manage time efficiently. This statement came during a hearing involving the Kerala government and the state’s governor over pending bills.
On October 14th, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan highlighted the urgent need for a cohesive cybersecurity framework to protect the state’s financial systems against rising online fraud. He emphasized ongoing efforts by Kerala Police to combat cybercrime and called for support from the Centre and the Reserve Bank of India for effective intervention.
