Justice Vikram Nath expressed gratitude for the stray dogs case, saying it made him known not only in the legal fraternity but globally. He added that apart from dog lovers, even dogs were giving him blessings and good wishes.
Kerala High Court grants bail to IB officer Sukanth Suresh after 44 days in jail. He was accused of abetting his girlfriend’s suicide under false promise of marriage.
The Delhi High Court has asked Congress MP Shashi Tharoor to respond to BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s petition challenging a lower court’s dismissal of his defamation complaint. Chandrasekhar claims Tharoor made false statements regarding voter bribery during the 2024 elections, which allegedly harmed his reputation. A hearing is scheduled for September 16.
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.
Today, On 20th January, The Kerala High Court raised doubts about the POCSO case filed against journalists from Reporter TV. The Court observed that neither the minor girl involved nor her guardians had lodged any complaint. It assured that the journalists would be granted bail if arrested. The case has drawn attention to the role of media and legal procedures in such matters.
The Supreme Court expressed skepticism regarding the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) request to transfer the Kerala Gold Smuggling case trial to Karnataka, delaying the matter for six weeks. Concerns were raised about repeated adjournments and the ED’s genuine interest. The case involves 30 kg of gold seized disguised as a diplomatic consignment.
Senior advocate Kapil Sibal is set to receive Rs 75 lakh for representing Kerala in a case about borrowing limits. Kerala faces financial crisis due to restrictions on borrowing imposed by the Centre. The Supreme Court directed the Centre to consider a financial package for Kerala before March 31. The Centre has granted permission for Kerala to borrow Rs 8,700 crore.
