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Father of Venjaramoodu mass murder accused moves Kerala HC against film release

Father of Venjaramoodu mass murder accused moves Kerala HC against film release

The respondents in the case include the Union of India, the Central Board of Film Certification and its regional officer...

Kerala HC permits termination of over 31weeks old foetus suffering from abnormalities

Kerala HC permits termination of over 31weeks old foetus suffering from abnormalities

The petitioners had contended that the foetus suffers from congenital abnormalities of the brain and head, including fea...

Kerala High Court Mandates Vigilance Overhaul for Travancore Devaswom Board

Kerala High Court Mandates Vigilance Overhaul for Travancore Devaswom Board

Comprehensive Guidelines Issued for Enhanced Transparency and Accountability in Religious Institutions...

Kerala HC grants bail to YouTube journalist in case regarding video against CM

Kerala HC grants bail to YouTube journalist in case regarding video against CM

Rejecting the prosecution's contentions, the court said that "by no stretch of imagination" can the video be characteris...

Kerala HC issues guidelines for prompt, effective reporting of malpractices in temples under TDB

Kerala HC issues guidelines for prompt, effective reporting of malpractices in temples under TDB

"An action-taken report on the vigilance report shall be submitted to the Special Commissioner, without undue delay. The...

HC discharges man who told "go away and die" to woman who died by suicide

HC discharges man who told "go away and die" to woman who died by suicide

On September 15, 2023, the woman and her five-and-a-half-year-old daughter died after jumping into a well, following whi...

Kerala High Court Acquits Safwan Adhur of Abetment Charges in Suicide Case

Kerala High Court Acquits Safwan Adhur of Abetment Charges in Suicide Case

Court rules that casual remarks made in a quarrel do not constitute abetment of suicide under IPC Section 306. ...

'Doctor', 'Dr' not exclusive to medical professionals: Kerala HC

'Doctor', 'Dr' not exclusive to medical professionals: Kerala HC

It further said that the NMC Act does not contain any provision for conferring the title doctor on qualified medical pro...

Kerala High Court Upholds Rights of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists Under NCAHP Act

Kerala High Court Upholds Rights of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists Under NCAHP Act

Court affirms that these professionals can use the prefix 'Dr' and provide specific healthcare services, but not prescri...

Sabarimala gold loss: Accused 'jointly looted' Lord Ayyappa's property, says Kerala HC

Sabarimala gold loss: Accused 'jointly looted' Lord Ayyappa's property, says Kerala HC

The court directed the hospital to constitute a medical board of expert doctors and file a report based on their opinion...

Kerala HC denies bail to Padmakumar, two others in Sabarimala gold loss cases

Kerala HC denies bail to Padmakumar, two others in Sabarimala gold loss cases

Babu was denied bail in December last year after which he again moved the High Court seeking the relief in January this ...

Kerala HC says chemical analysis report reinforces fears of replacement of gold-plates at Sabarimala

Kerala HC says chemical analysis report reinforces fears of replacement of gold-plates at Sabarimala

The court also examined the analysis report of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre(VSSC), which had carried out chemical ex...

Kerala High Court Orders Comprehensive Probe into Sabarimala Temple Asset Misappropriation

Kerala High Court Orders Comprehensive Probe into Sabarimala Temple Asset Misappropriation

Investigation Reveals Systematic Pilferage and Institutional Lapses; Scientific Analysis Critical to Uncovering Conspira...

Murder accused set free by Kerala HC after spending 14 years in jail

Murder accused set free by Kerala HC after spending 14 years in jail

Besides that, the records revealed that the Sessions Judge "assumed the role of public prosecutor and conducted chief ex...

Plea terms oath of 20 BJP Thiruvananthapuram Corp councillors invalid: HC seeks SEC view

Plea terms oath of 20 BJP Thiruvananthapuram Corp councillors invalid: HC seeks SEC view

"Prima facie, I am of the opinion that an arguable case is made out by the petitioner. Therefore, the writ petition is a...

Kerala High Court Acquits Accused in Dacoity Preparation Case

Kerala High Court Acquits Accused in Dacoity Preparation Case

Court Rules Insufficient Evidence of Five Persons Involved; Conviction Under IPC Section 399 Overturned...

Kerala High Court Affirms Hindu Wife's Right to Maintenance from Husband’s Immovable Property

Kerala High Court Affirms Hindu Wife's Right to Maintenance from Husband’s Immovable Property

Full Bench Overrules Previous Conflicting Decisions, Clarifies Legal Standing on Maintenance Rights...

Kerala High Court Quashes FIR Against Public Servant Due to Lack of Sanction

Kerala High Court Quashes FIR Against Public Servant Due to Lack of Sanction

Special Judge's Order for Investigation Without Prior Sanction Deemed Unsustainable by High Court...

Kerala HC orders vigilance probe into siphoning off of ghee sale proceeds at Sabarimala

Kerala HC orders vigilance probe into siphoning off of ghee sale proceeds at Sabarimala

The bench also said that it was "inconceivable" that the siphoning of the funds "was carried out without the knowledge k...

Kerala High Court Orders Probe into Alleged Misappropriation of Temple Funds at Sabarimala

Kerala High Court Orders Probe into Alleged Misappropriation of Temple Funds at Sabarimala

Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau to Investigate Alleged Embezzlement at Sabarimala Temple Following Court Directive...

Kerala High Court Upholds Dismissal of Discharge Petition in Caste-Based Humiliation Case

Kerala High Court Upholds Dismissal of Discharge Petition in Caste-Based Humiliation Case

The court affirms prima facie evidence against the accused under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 2018, relying...

PIL in High Court accuses state govt of misusing public funds for Nava Kerala Survey

PIL in High Court accuses state govt of misusing public funds for Nava Kerala Survey

It has been claimed that the exercise was being carried out by recruiting CPI(M) cadres and sympathisers as volunteers f...

Kerala High Court Grants Second Chance to Young Dancer After Power Glitch

Kerala High Court Grants Second Chance to Young Dancer After Power Glitch

Judgment Recognizes Unequal Evaluation Due to Power Failure, Allows Participation in State School Kalolsavam ...

HC stays memo of charges issued to former Kerala University registrar

HC stays memo of charges issued to former Kerala University registrar

Kerala University Vice Chancellor Mohanan Kunnumal had initiated disciplinary action against Kumar alleging misconduct, ...

Kerala High Court Overturns Conviction Due to Denial of Fair Trial

Kerala High Court Overturns Conviction Due to Denial of Fair Trial

Conviction and sentence of Babu C.G. quashed as Kerala High Court highlights procedural lapses and lack of legal represe...

Kerala High Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Claim, Quashes Contributory Negligence Finding

Kerala High Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Claim, Quashes Contributory Negligence Finding

Court rules mere carrying of two pillion riders on a motorcycle does not constitute contributory negligence without evid...

Kerala High Court Upholds Conviction in Bribery Case, Modifies Sentence

Kerala High Court Upholds Conviction in Bribery Case, Modifies Sentence

V. Chandran's appeal results in reduced jail time for bribery charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988....

Kerala High Court Stays Vice-Chancellor’s Memo of Charges Against University Registrar

Kerala High Court Stays Vice-Chancellor’s Memo of Charges Against University Registrar

Court questions the invocation of emergency powers by the Vice-Chancellor under the Kerala University Act, 1974, citing ...

Kerala High Court Rules Against Eviction Writ for Private Lessee, Mandates License Cancellation

Kerala High Court Rules Against Eviction Writ for Private Lessee, Mandates License Cancellation

Court emphasizes civil court route for eviction; mandates cancellation of expired explosive license for petroleum outlet...

KDRB cannot select candidates for appointment to Guruvayoor Devaswom: Kerala HC

KDRB cannot select candidates for appointment to Guruvayoor Devaswom: Kerala HC

The bench said, "Henceforth, the KDRB shall not conduct any selection proceedings for appointments to various posts"....

Kerala High Court Quashes Prosecution Against Notary Public Citing Non-Compliance with Notaries Act

Kerala High Court Quashes Prosecution Against Notary Public Citing Non-Compliance with Notaries Act

Court Emphasizes Mandatory Written Complaint Requirement for Legal Action Against Notaries...

Kerala High Court Declares Section 9 of Kerala Devaswom Recruitment Board Act Unconstitutional

Kerala High Court Declares Section 9 of Kerala Devaswom Recruitment Board Act Unconstitutional

Guruvayoor Devaswom Managing Committee's Appointment Powers Restored in Landmark Judgment...

MSC Elsa III owners deposit Rs 1227 cr in Kerala HC for release of sister vessel

MSC Elsa III owners deposit Rs 1227 cr in Kerala HC for release of sister vessel

The amount was deposited in the second week of December last year, and the vessel was released by the end of that month,...

Kerala High Court Affirms Single Appellate Right for Victims Under BNSS, 2023

Kerala High Court Affirms Single Appellate Right for Victims Under BNSS, 2023

Court Denies Multiple Appeals in Acquittal Cases, Upholding Statutory Limitations on Victim's Right to Appeal In a si...

Kerala High Court Denies GST Exemption for Group Health Insurance Policies for Retired Bank Employees

Kerala High Court Denies GST Exemption for Group Health Insurance Policies for Retired Bank Employees

The Court clarifies that GST exemptions under the 2025 notification are limited to individual health insurance policies,...

Kerala High Court Warns Travancore Devaswom Board Over Delays in Financial Audits

Kerala High Court Warns Travancore Devaswom Board Over Delays in Financial Audits

Court Grants One-Month Extension for Submission of Audited Accounts Amidst Strong Condemnation of Continued Delays...