[ad_1] CBI’s probe into the death of Malabar Cements whistleblower V Saseendran tarnishes its reputation as a premier investigating agency, the high court said in a judgment while ordering a new probe by the agency.After considering two petitions challenging the CBI’s finding that the whistleblower and his two minor sons...
Hc Dismisses Plea Against Guv Deferring Assent To Bills, Legal News, ET LegalWorld – Legal Firms
[ad_1] The Kerala high court on Wednesday dismissed a public interest litigation questioning governor Arif Mohammad Khan's action of withholding assent to bills passed by the state legislature. A division bench of Chief Justice S Manikumar and Justice Shaji P Chaly considered the petition filed by advocate P V Jeevesh...
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[ad_1] A man, who had sex with a married woman, cannot be prosecuted on a complaint alleging that he had sex by promising to marry her, as the woman is already married, reiterated the high court.Justice Kauser Edappagath was considering a petition filed by a 25-year-old man from Kollam challenging...
Won’t block heavy vehicles, protesters tell Kerala HC, Legal News, ET LegalWorld – Legal Firms
[ad_1] The protesters against Vizhinjam International Seaport have assured the high court that heavy vehicles to the project site will not be blocked.In a hearing conducted on Tuesday, Justice Anu Sivaraman recorded the submission made by the counsel representing the protesters. The court is considering a petition by Adani Vizhinjam...
Kerala HC orders man to pay Rs 31.68 lakh as maintenance, Legal News, ET LegalWorld – Legal Firms
[ad_1] The high court has ordered a Muslim man who divorced his wife of over five years by pronouncing talaq to pay Rs 31.68 lakh towards maintenance. Justice Kauser Edappagath issued the order after considering a plea by a 33-year-old woman from Malayidam Thuruth near Kizhakkambalam through advocate A Rajasimhan.The...
Was Nod Given For Chopper Darshan, Hc Asks Union Govt, Legal News, ET LegalWorld – Legal Firms
[ad_1] Kochi: The high court on Friday asked the Union government to inform whether any clearance has been given for operating helicopter services to Sabarimala Temple.A division bench led by Justice Anil K Narendran sought details of any clearance given by the Ministry of Civil Aviation after noticing a Sabarimala...
Kerala HC refuses to stop march to Raj Bhavan, Legal News, ET LegalWorld – Legal Firms
[ad_1] Kochi, The Kerala High Court on Tuesday refused to stop the protest march organised by Left parties to the Raj Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram but directed the Chief Secretary to consider the representation filed by BJP state chief K Surendran against the alleged participation of government employees in the agitation.A...
Kerala HC stays FIR against lawyers of rape accused MLA Eldhose Kunnappilly, Legal News, ET LegalWorld – Legal Firms
[ad_1] Kochi, The Kerala High Court on Monday stayed the FIR registered against the lawyers of Congress MLA Eldhose Kunnappilly, accused of rape and issued notice to the survivor in the case. Vanchiyoor police had recently registered a case against Kunnappilly and three of his lawyers for allegedly threatening the...
HC rejects request for case documents, Legal News, ET LegalWorld – Legal Firms
[ad_1] Kochi, The Kerala High Court on Thursday declined to provide copies of case documents to the lawyer of Congress MLA Eldhose Kunnapppilly accused of rape and murder attempt. The documents contain the statement recorded by the victim before a Magistrate. Justice Kauser Edappagath, however, allowed the lawyer to peruse...
Police should have social commitment, says Kerala HC, Legal News, ET LegalWorld – Legal Firms
[ad_1] KOCHI: Ill-treatment of the public by police personnel will not change unless they recognize that the citizens are their masters and that they should have a social commitment in their actions, the Kerala high court said on Thursday.In an interim order, justice Devan Ramachandran said police personnel involved in...