Law Above Stardom: Kerala High Court Strikes Down Mohanlal’s Ivory Ownership Certificates as Illegal

In a major setback to actor Mohanlal, the Kerala High Court ruled that his ivory ownership certificates were void and unenforceable under the Wildlife Protection Act. The Court said the State failed to meet legal requirements before granting him ownership of the tusks and artefacts.

ANALYSIS| Supreme Court: Section 42A of POCSO Act Cannot Override Section 42 Mandating Higher Punishment

The Supreme Court of India, in Gyanendra Singh @ Raja Singh v. State of U.P., upheld the conviction of an accused for sexually assaulting his minor daughter but modified the sentence, ruling that the High Court exceeded its jurisdiction by enhancing the punishment without a State appeal.