Kerala High Court Seeks State's Response On Plea For Action Against Opposition Leader VD Satheesan For Alleged COVID Protocol Violation
3 years, 9 months ago

Kerala High Court Seeks State's Response On Plea For Action Against Opposition Leader VD Satheesan For Alleged COVID Protocol Violation

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The Kerala High Court sought response from the State about the action taken on a complaint filed against VD Satheesan, Leader of Opposition, for allegedly violating Covid-19 protocol.The division bench comprising Justices A. Muhamed Mustaque and Kauser Edappagath was considering a writ petition filed by N.Arun, who had filed the complaint before Director General of Police, in this regard.In. The Kerala High Court sought response from the State about the action taken on a complaint filed against VD Satheesan, Leader of Opposition, for allegedly violating Covid-19 protocol. The division bench comprising Justices A. Muhamed Mustaque and Kauser Edappagath was considering a writ petition filed by N.Arun, who had filed the complaint before Director General of Police, in this regard. In his complaint, N. Arun alleged that, On 22.05.2021, the Congress leader VD Satheesan, after he was declared as opposition leader of the Kerala State Legislative Assembly, appeared in public, along with numerous supporters, by violating Covid 19 norms.

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Madras High Court dismisses Tamil Nadu Waqf Board chairman’s plea to quash charge sheet
2 months ago

Madras High Court dismisses Tamil Nadu Waqf Board chairman’s plea to quash charge sheet

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court on Monday dismissed a petition filed by Ramanathapuram Member of Parliament K. Navaskani, who is also the chairman of the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board, and six others to quash a charge sheet filed against them in 2022 for alleged violation of the election code in 2019. Justice P. Velmurugan refused to interfere with the charge sheet …

Road Blockage: Kerala High Court Issues Notice Of Appearance To CPI(M) And Congress Members, State Officials
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Road Blockage: Kerala High Court Issues Notice Of Appearance To CPI(M) And Congress Members, State Officials

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday issued notice of appearance to various CPI leaders, Congress activists and State officials for allegedly committing contempt of its directions by blocking public roads to conduct events.A Division Bench comprising Justices Anil K. Narendran and Muralee Krishna S. found prima facie case against the Respondents and issued notice.The contempt. The Kerala High Court on …

Kerala High Court quashes delimitation order in eight municipalities, one panchayat
3 months, 1 week ago

Kerala High Court quashes delimitation order in eight municipalities, one panchayat

New Indian Express  

Kerala HC seeks government’s view on new year party The High Court has sought the state government’s opinion on a petition seeking to prohibit the proposed new year music festival on December 31 at Chulika Estate, a landslide-prone area, organised by Boby Chemmanur. Planning a New Year party there barely six months after the landslide incident?” asked the court and …

HC Quashes Poll Related Violation Case Against MP
3 months, 2 weeks ago

HC Quashes Poll Related Violation Case Against MP

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Justice K. Lakshman of the Telangana High Court quashed criminal proceedings against Vaddiraju Ravichandra, BRS Rajya Sabha member, accused of violating election-related norms during a rally held in 2018. misappropriation case Justice K. Sujana of the Telangana High Court granted bail to an accused in a financial fraud case involving the alleged misappropriation of over Rs 300 crore by …

Kerala High Court Seeks Report Of Police Chief In Contempt Case Against CPI(M) State Secretary For Blocking Road To Hold Party Conference
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Seeks Report Of Police Chief In Contempt Case Against CPI(M) State Secretary For Blocking Road To Hold Party Conference

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has sought instructions from the State Police Chief regarding the construction of a stage for the CPI party's area conference and consequent obstruction of roads in front of the District Court complex and police station in Vanchiyoor on December 05, 2024. The Division bench of Justice Anil K.Narendran and Justice Muralee Krishna S was hearing the …

Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Against State BJP President BY Vijayendra, Another Over Allegedly Offensive 'X' Post On Congress Leaders
4 months ago

Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Against State BJP President BY Vijayendra, Another Over Allegedly Offensive 'X' Post On Congress Leaders

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday quashed proceedings initiated against Karnataka State BJP President B Y Vijayendra in connection with an FIR registered over an allegedly offensive post made on X, by the party's Karnataka Unit on alleged Muslim appeasement by the State Congress. As per the prosecution case on April 19 MCC Nodal officer of Gandhinagar informed the complainant …

'If We Allow This, Any Politician Can Be Roped In' : Supreme Court Dismisses Pleas To Revive Bribery & PMLA Cases Against Ex-MLA KM Shaji
4 months ago

'If We Allow This, Any Politician Can Be Roped In' : Supreme Court Dismisses Pleas To Revive Bribery & PMLA Cases Against Ex-MLA KM Shaji

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today upheld the Kerala High Court's judgments quashing bribery and money laundering cases against Indian Union Muslim League leader and former MLA KM Shaji. A bench of Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih dismissed the special leave petitions filed against the High Court orders by the State of Kerala and the Directorate of Enforcement …

Kerala Women's Commission Supports Registration Of FIRs On Statements Before Justice Hema Committee, Files Affidavit In Supreme Court
4 months ago

Kerala Women's Commission Supports Registration Of FIRs On Statements Before Justice Hema Committee, Files Affidavit In Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court is set to hear a petition challenging the Kerala High Court's direction to the police to register FIRs on statements made by women actors to the Justice Hema Committee regarding the abuses they faced in the Malayalam cinema industry on November 25, in which the Kerala Women's Commission has recently filed a counter affidavit.The Commission has filed …

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's Plea To Quash Vivek Tankha's Criminal Defamation Case
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's Plea To Quash Vivek Tankha's Criminal Defamation Case

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday exempted Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan from a bailable warrant issued in a criminal defamation case filed against him by Senior Advocate and Rajya Sabha MP Vivek Tankha, subject to his participation in the proceedings.The Court also issued notice on the plea of Chouhan challenging the Madhya Pradesh High Court's order which refused. The Supreme …

Opposition leader V D Satheesan alleges bulk elimination of key questions in Kerala assembly
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Opposition leader V D Satheesan alleges bulk elimination of key questions in Kerala assembly

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With two days remaining for the 12th session of the 15th Kerala Legislative Assembly, Leader of the Opposition V D Satheesan has filed a complaint with the Speaker citing that the Legislature Secretariat has deliberately eliminated 49 starred questions in bulk given by Opposition legislators. In September 2022, Satheesan had approached then speaker M B Rajesh complaining that the …

Kerala High Court Quashes Case Against Police Officer For Remarks Against Walayar Rape Victims, Asks DGP To Consider Action Against News Channel
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Quashes Case Against Police Officer For Remarks Against Walayar Rape Victims, Asks DGP To Consider Action Against News Channel

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has quashed the criminal case filed against Superintendent of Police M. P. Sojan for making distasteful comments against the child victims in Walayar rape case. The Counsel for the complainant said that in Section 23, the words “any person” which signifies that the provision is not just applicable to the media persons but any other person …

Kerala HC acquits Cong leader Sudhakaran in 1995 murder conspiracy case
10 months, 1 week ago

Kerala HC acquits Cong leader Sudhakaran in 1995 murder conspiracy case

Hindustan Times  

The Kerala high court on Tuesday quashed criminal proceedings against state Congress chief and Kannur MP K Sudhakaran in connection with an alleged conspiracy to murder Communist Party of India leader EP Jayarajan in a moving train in April 1995. K Sudhakaran A bench of justice Ziyad Rahman AA allowed the criminal revision petition filed by first accused Sudhakaran and …

Kerala High Court Quashes Proceedings Against KPCC President K Sudhakaran In CPM Leader P Jayarajan's Attempt To Murder Case
10 months, 1 week ago

Kerala High Court Quashes Proceedings Against KPCC President K Sudhakaran In CPM Leader P Jayarajan's Attempt To Murder Case

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court quashed proceedings against State Congress President, K Sudhakaran in CPM leader P Jayarajan's attempt to murder case. The Court stated that the first FIR was filed alleging sections 120B, 307 of IPC, section 25 and section 27 of the Arms Act. The Court stated that a second FIR can be registered if it pertains to a …

Plea In Kerala High Court Seeks Appointment Of Judicial Member To Upcoming Vacancy In State's Real Estate Appellate Tribunal
10 months, 1 week ago

Plea In Kerala High Court Seeks Appointment Of Judicial Member To Upcoming Vacancy In State's Real Estate Appellate Tribunal

Live Law  

Social Justice Vigilance Forum, a registered society under the Travancore Cochin Literary, Scientific and Charitable Societies Registration Act, 1955, has approached the Kerala High Court seeking appointment of a Judicial Member in the Kerala State Real Estate Appellate Tribunal due to an expected vacancy that would arise from May 28, 2024. The Act was implemented in Kerala on May 01, …

Kerala opposition leader Satheesan flays police for protecting accused
1 year ago

Kerala opposition leader Satheesan flays police for protecting accused

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : Opposition Leader V D Satheesan has come down severely on the police for its negligence in nabbing the real culprits behind the death of Sidharth, a student of College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pookode, Wayanad. Satheesan said that the police have been protecting the culprits behind the death of Sidharth. Expressing shock at the way in which …

Supreme Court Rejects Congress MLA K Babu's Objections To Maintainability Of Election Petition Filed By CPI(M) Leader M Swaraj
1 year, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Rejects Congress MLA K Babu's Objections To Maintainability Of Election Petition Filed By CPI(M) Leader M Swaraj

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the petition filed by K Babu, Congress MLA from Kerala, challenging the maintainability of the election petition filed by CPI leader M Swaraj in the Kerala High Court challenging the former's election from Thrippunithura constituency in the 2021 assembly elections.Babu had approached the Supreme Court challenging the Kerala High Court's. The Supreme Court on …

'Not All Police Officers Behave Like That': Kerala High Court In Plea Against Police Brutality & False Registration Of FIRs Against Advocates
1 year, 1 month ago

'Not All Police Officers Behave Like That': Kerala High Court In Plea Against Police Brutality & False Registration Of FIRs Against Advocates

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court Advocates Association, Advocate Yeshwanth Shenoy and Advocate Anoop V Nair have approached the Kerala High Court aggrieved by police brutality and registration of false FIRs against Advocates on frivolous reasons. I am sure not all police officers behave like that, I cannot make a general statement.”, the Court stated orally. The Alathur incident is under the …

Kerala high court rejects MLA’s plea to quash charges against him in solar case
1 year, 5 months ago

Kerala high court rejects MLA’s plea to quash charges against him in solar case

Hindustan Times  

In a setback for Pathanapuram MLA KB Ganesh Kumar, the Kerala high court on Friday dismissed his plea seeking to quash a case pending against him in connection with alleged conspiracy to falsely name late former chief minister Oommen Chandy in the solar sexual assault case. Former Chief Minister of Kerala Oommen Chandy The single bench of justice PV Kunhikrishnan, …

Kerala High Court Dismisses MLA Ganesh Kumar's Plea To Quash Case For Alleged Conspiracy Against Deceased Former CM Oommen Chandy
1 year, 5 months ago

Kerala High Court Dismisses MLA Ganesh Kumar's Plea To Quash Case For Alleged Conspiracy Against Deceased Former CM Oommen Chandy

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Friday dismissed the plea filed by MLA K.B. Ganesh Kumar seeking to quash the case against him in connection with alleged conspiracy involved in naming late Congress leader and former Chief Minister of the State, Oommen Chandy, in the solar sexual assault case.The case is pending before court of Judicial First Class Magistrate at Kottarakkara,"Serious. …

Kerala High Court Quashes Proceedings Under POCSO Act Following Marriage Of Accused & Victim
1 year, 6 months ago

Kerala High Court Quashes Proceedings Under POCSO Act Following Marriage Of Accused & Victim

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court recently quashed the proceedings against a man who had been alleged of having committed offences under Sections 354 and 376 of the Indian Penal Code, and Section 7 read with Section 8 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, on the ground that the parties were now married. Justice Gopinath P. observed, "The …

Supreme Court Refuses To Stay Kerala HC Proceedings In Petition Challenging Election Of Congress MLA K Babu
1 year, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Refuses To Stay Kerala HC Proceedings In Petition Challenging Election Of Congress MLA K Babu

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to stay the proceedings in the election petition filed against Congress MLA K Babu pending before the Kerala High Court, challenging his election from the Tripunithura constituency in the 2021 Kerala Legislative Assembly Elections.The Election Petition in the High Court was filed by CPI leader M Swaraj seeking to declare the election of Babu …

Kerala High Court Stays Proceedings Against Congress Workers Accused Of Destroying Mahatma Gandhi's Potrait In Rahul Gandhi's Office
1 year, 8 months ago

Kerala High Court Stays Proceedings Against Congress Workers Accused Of Destroying Mahatma Gandhi's Potrait In Rahul Gandhi's Office

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday stayed the proceedings against certain staff members of Rahul Gandhi, who are accused of having destroyed Mahatma Gandhi's portrait in the former Congress MP's office in Wayanad. Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V. admitted the plea which alleged that the case was politically motivated, and stayed further proceedings in the matter for a period of two …

Congress slams Kerala govt for booking priest after protests against ministers
1 year, 8 months ago

Congress slams Kerala govt for booking priest after protests against ministers

Hindustan Times  

Opposition Congress leader VD Satheesan has slammed the Kerala Police and the state government for booking Latin Archdiocese of Trivandrum’s Fr Eugine Pereira for allegedly inciting a riot following protests in Thiruvananthapuram district’s Muthalapozhi against state ministers on Monday. Ministers V Sivankutty, Antony Raju, and GR Anil faced protests when they visited Muthalapozhi after four fishermen drowned when their boat …

Plea In Kerala High Court Challenges Special Court's Order Directing State To Produce Documents In Brewery License Case
1 year, 9 months ago

Plea In Kerala High Court Challenges Special Court's Order Directing State To Produce Documents In Brewery License Case

Live Law  

A plea has been filed in the Kerala High Court for quashing the order issued by the Court of Enquiry Commissioner and Special Judge, Thiruvananthapuram seeking the production of documents by the State Government, in relation to the brewery allotment corruption case.The case pertains to the alleged graft in the issuance of brewery licenses by the previous administration of the …

Kerala High Court Dismisses Plea To Suspend State's Top Officials For 'Undue Influence', Says Aimless Allegations Without Supporting Material
1 year, 11 months ago

Kerala High Court Dismisses Plea To Suspend State's Top Officials For 'Undue Influence', Says Aimless Allegations Without Supporting Material

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Monday came down heavily upon the practice of filing writ petitions without any basis and thereby 'threatening the system into ridicule'. Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas while dismissing a plea alleging State's Top officials of influencing others to destroy petitioner's life, imposed a cost of Rs.25,000/- payable to the Kerala Legal Services Authority. The petitioner also …

S.151 CrPC | Arrest Without Warrant In Absence Of Knowledge Of Design To Commit Cognizable Offence Violates Article 21: Kerala High Court
1 year, 11 months ago

S.151 CrPC | Arrest Without Warrant In Absence Of Knowledge Of Design To Commit Cognizable Offence Violates Article 21: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has reiterated that the police cannot arrest a person under Section 151 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, without the knowledge of the existence of a design to commit a cognizable offence and a belief that the commission of the offence can only be prevented by the arrest of the person.A single bench of Justice. The …

Kerala CM Statement Supporting Gandhi 'Not Genuine', CPI(M) Has 'Double Agenda': Congress
2 years ago

Kerala CM Statement Supporting Gandhi 'Not Genuine', CPI(M) Has 'Double Agenda': Congress

News 18  

The Congress on Saturday accused the ruling CPI in Kerala and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of having a “double agenda”, as they made statements supporting Rahul Gandhi and at the same time allegedly directed police to brutally attack protesting activists of KSU and the party’s youth wing. Leader of Opposition in the State Assembly V D Satheesan made the allegation …

[Prevention Of Corruption Act] Private Complaint Against Public Servant Can't Be Forwarded For Investigation Without Sanction: Kerala High Court
2 years, 1 month ago

[Prevention Of Corruption Act] Private Complaint Against Public Servant Can't Be Forwarded For Investigation Without Sanction: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Friday reiterated that the requirement of sanction under section 19 of the Prevention of Corruption Act is a prerequisite for presenting private complaint against a public servant alleging the commission of an offence specified in sections 7, 11, 13 and 15 of the Act, for investigation.The Single Judge Bench of Justice Kauser Edappagath, held that …

Time To Stop Entertaining Writ Petitions Relating To Wakf Act, Parties Must First Approach Statutory Authorities: Kerala High Court
2 years, 1 month ago

Time To Stop Entertaining Writ Petitions Relating To Wakf Act, Parties Must First Approach Statutory Authorities: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court recently observed that time has come for it to stop entertaining writ petitions seeking directions relating to a wakf and to insist that the party should first approach the authorities under the Wakf Act.The Division Bench comprising Justice A.K. The Kerala High Court recently observed that time has come for it to stop entertaining writ petitions …

Kerala High Court Dismisses Plea Seeking CBI Probe Into Thiruvananthapuram Mayor's 'Letter' Over Jobs For CPI(M) Workers
2 years, 3 months ago

Kerala High Court Dismisses Plea Seeking CBI Probe Into Thiruvananthapuram Mayor's 'Letter' Over Jobs For CPI(M) Workers

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Friday dismissed the plea moved by an ex-councillor of Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation for CBI or judicial investigation into Thiruvananthapuram Mayor Arya Rajendran's purported letter seeking a list of CPI party members for appointment to various posts on a contract basis in the Health Division of the Municipal Corporation.Justice K. Babu dismissed the. The Kerala High …

Kerala High Court Grants Interim Protection From Arrest To Twenty20 Party Leader Sabu Jacob And 5 Others In Case Filed By CPI(M) MLA
2 years, 3 months ago

Kerala High Court Grants Interim Protection From Arrest To Twenty20 Party Leader Sabu Jacob And 5 Others In Case Filed By CPI(M) MLA

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday restrained the police from arresting Twenty20 party leader Sabu M Jacob and five other accused in a case registered under the Schedule Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act based on a complaint filed by Communist Party of India MLA P V Sreenijin.Justice Kauser Edappagath allowed the investigation to proceed but granted. The Kerala High Court …

Plea In Kerala High Court Seeks CBI Probe Into Thiruvananthapuram Mayor's 'Letter' Seeking List Of CPI(M) Workers For Appointments
2 years, 4 months ago

Plea In Kerala High Court Seeks CBI Probe Into Thiruvananthapuram Mayor's 'Letter' Seeking List Of CPI(M) Workers For Appointments

Live Law  

An Ex-Councillor of the Medical College Ward in Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation, G. S. Sreekumar, has moved the Kerala High Court seeking CBI or judicial investigation into Thiruvananthapuram Mayor Arya Rajendran's purported letter seeking a list of CPI party members for appointment to various posts on a contract basis in the Health Division of the Municipal Corporation.In. An Ex-Councillor of the …

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Kerala Govt Plea To Restore UAPA Charges Against Alleged Maoist Leader
2 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Kerala Govt Plea To Restore UAPA Charges Against Alleged Maoist Leader

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice in a petition preferred by the State of Kerala against Kerala High Court's order of discharging alleged Maoist leader Roopesh accused of charges under Unlawful Activities Act and sedition under Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code on the ground of irregularities in the order granting sanction for prosecution. The High Court bench …

Kerala Court Issues Summons To Sonia Gandhi In Suit By Congress Member Challenging His Suspension
2 years, 8 months ago

Kerala Court Issues Summons To Sonia Gandhi In Suit By Congress Member Challenging His Suspension

Live Law  

A court in Kerala recently issued summons to Indian National Congress president Sonia Gandhi to appear in person or through a lawyer on August 3 in a plea filed by a member challenging his suspension from the party.The Kollam Munsiff Court also issued the urgent notice for appearance to Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee President K Sudhakaran as well as District …

Covid-19 No Longer A Valid Ground To Deny Permission For Taking Out Padyatra: Andhra Pradesh High Court
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid-19 No Longer A Valid Ground To Deny Permission For Taking Out Padyatra: Andhra Pradesh High Court

Live Law  

Andhra Pradesh High Court recently directed the State to consider the petitioner's request to conduct padyatra to the office of the Chief Minister. The petitioner had sought permission for conducting 'padayatra' to meet the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. Lastly, he submits that prior permission being obtained from the Chief Minister's Officer is stated to be necessary to meet the …

Virtual Hearing | Kerala High Court Advocates' Association Raises Complaints About Entry Restrictions To Chief Justice's Bench
3 years, 1 month ago

Virtual Hearing | Kerala High Court Advocates' Association Raises Complaints About Entry Restrictions To Chief Justice's Bench

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court Advocates' Association has addressed a letter to the Registrar General of the High Court of Kerala on Thursday, complaining about the prevailing entry restrictions to the virtual hearings happening at the Chief Justice's court.It has been mentioned in the letter that the Association has been receiving several complaints from advocates, frequently. The Kerala High Court Advocates' …

COVID-19 | Kerala High Court Extends Validity Of All Interim Orders Till March 16 In Lieu Of Fluctuating TPR
3 years, 1 month ago

COVID-19 | Kerala High Court Extends Validity Of All Interim Orders Till March 16 In Lieu Of Fluctuating TPR

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Monday extended the life of all interim orders passed by the High Court and all courts and tribunals falling under the supervisory jurisdiction of the High Court for another month taking into consideration the fluctuation in the Test Positivity Rate in the State.A Full Bench of Chief Justice S. Manikumar, Justice Muhamed Mustaque and Justice …

Kerala High Court Comes Down On Relaxations Allowed Ahead Of CPI(M) District Meet Amid COVID Surge; Bans Gathering Above 50 Persons In Kasargod
3 years, 2 months ago

Kerala High Court Comes Down On Relaxations Allowed Ahead Of CPI(M) District Meet Amid COVID Surge; Bans Gathering Above 50 Persons In Kasargod

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Friday barred all public gatherings exceeding 50 individuals in the Kasargod district for a week citing the increasing number of Covid-19 cases, posing a major setback to the ongoing District Meet of the ruling Communist Party of India The Court passed the order in a writ petition which alleged that the District Collector had revoked …

Chairperson & Members Of State Minorities Commission Can Be From Same Minority Community : Kerala High Court
3 years, 2 months ago

Chairperson & Members Of State Minorities Commission Can Be From Same Minority Community : Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday ruled that merely because the Kerala State Commission for Minorities Act, 2017 permits appointing Chairperson and members from the same community, it cannot be said to be conferment of unbridled power infringing rights guaranteed under Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution of India. While dismissing a Public Interest Litigation, a Division Bench of …

Around 25 Government Pleaders, Several Staff Test COVID Positive In Kerala High Court
3 years, 2 months ago

Around 25 Government Pleaders, Several Staff Test COVID Positive In Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Advocate General of Kerala has notified the Kerala Hgh Court that about 25 Government Pleaders and several members of staff in the Advocate General's office has tested positive for COVID-19. The notice issued by Kerala High Court Advocate's Association Secretary Advocate Anand K. also indicated that considering this situation, there may be some difficulty with regard to the movement …

Kerala: Case Registered Against Muslim League Leaders, Workers for Violating Covid Protocol During Protest
3 years, 3 months ago

Kerala: Case Registered Against Muslim League Leaders, Workers for Violating Covid Protocol During Protest

News 18  

Kozhikode Police has registered a case against Indian Union Muslim League leaders and party workers over alleged violation of Covid-19 protocol and obstructing traffic during their protest held on December 9 in Kozhikode beach against the handing over of Waqf Board appointments in Kerala to the Public Service Commission. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan earlier had talks with Muslim body ‘Samastha’ …

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up September 13 To September 19, 2021
3 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up September 13 To September 19, 2021

Live Law  

Unilateral Cancellation Of Registered Sale Deed Can't Be An Anticipatory Bail Condition: Supreme CourtCase: Syed Afsar Pasha Quadri v The State of TelanganaCitation : LL 2021 SC 474The Supreme Court has observed that a registered sale deed cannot be cancelled unilaterally by one party to the said document in purported compliance of the direction given by the High. Unilateral Cancellation …

Kerala High Court Orders Police Protection For Municipal Chairperson After Alleged Abuse By Political Rivals
3 years, 6 months ago

Kerala High Court Orders Police Protection For Municipal Chairperson After Alleged Abuse By Political Rivals

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday directed the police to protect the Chairperson of the Thrikkakara Municipality Ajitha Thankappan from any threat from any source.Justice Devan Ramachandran said an interim direction was required to be issued as the petitioner was the elected chairperson. The Kerala High Court on Thursday directed the police to protect the Chairperson of the Thrikkakara Municipality …

Kodanad Murder & Dacoity Case: Supreme Court Dismisses AIADMK Member's Plea To Stop Further Investigation
3 years, 6 months ago

Kodanad Murder & Dacoity Case: Supreme Court Dismisses AIADMK Member's Plea To Stop Further Investigation

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a Special Leave Petition filed by AIADMK functionary Anubhav Ravi, a prosecution witness in the Kodanad Murder and Dacoity case challenging the Madras High Court's order of refusing to intervene with the further police investigation by police. Case Before Madras High Court AIADMK Functionary Anubhav Ravi had approached the High Court averring that due …

'Arbitrary Exercise Of Power': Kerala High Court Quashes District Collector's Order Cancelling Appointment of Seva Bharati As Relief Agency
3 years, 7 months ago

'Arbitrary Exercise Of Power': Kerala High Court Quashes District Collector's Order Cancelling Appointment of Seva Bharati As Relief Agency

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday quashed the order of a District Collector cancelling the appointment of a Seva Bharati as a Relief Agency on account of all the service rendered by its volunteers during the pandemic. Justice N. Nagaresh while allowing the petition remarked: "The fact that complaints are made by the Panchayat President or District Panchayat President, does …

Congress Declares VD Satheesan As Opposition Leader In Kerala
3 years, 10 months ago

Congress Declares VD Satheesan As Opposition Leader In Kerala

ABP News  

Thiruvananthapuram: Congress on Saturday declared that VD Satheesan as the opposition leader in the Kerala Legislative Assembly. After thoroughly examining the reports of Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress leader in the Rajya Sabha, and AICC general secretary MA Vaidyalingam, the party High Command has decided that the state would need a change in leadership of the opposition. According to reports, the Congress …

Kerala High Court Notifies Modified Sitting and Filing Arrangements [Read Notification]
3 years, 10 months ago

Kerala High Court Notifies Modified Sitting and Filing Arrangements [Read Notification]

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has notified its modified filing process and sitting arrangements for the lockdown period. In addition to the e-filing mode prescribed earlier, advocates have been allowed the option of filing cases physically in the event they find it extremely difficult to file cases through e-filing mode. Other highlights of the Notification Notice to the party respondent shall …

Kerala HC lauds EC, police for nil violation of COVID-19 norms
3 years, 10 months ago

Kerala HC lauds EC, police for nil violation of COVID-19 norms

India TV News  

The Kerala High Court on Friday appreciated the effort of the Election Commission and the State police in ensuring no violation of the COVID-19 protocols by any political party in connection with the counting of votes for the Assembly elections on May 2. While closing the writ petition seeking to impose restrictions on the activities of political parties in connection …

"EC, Govt Mandates Cannot Merely Rest On Paper" : Kerala High Court Calls For Effective Compliance With COVID Norms On Poll Counting Day
3 years, 10 months ago

"EC, Govt Mandates Cannot Merely Rest On Paper" : Kerala High Court Calls For Effective Compliance With COVID Norms On Poll Counting Day

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has, in a strongly-ordered enjoined the Election Commission of India, District Collectors, and Commissioners/Superintendents of Police to ensure effective compliance with COVID protocols on the day votes polled in the Kerala Assembly Elections are counted. Declaring that the averments presented a compelling public cause, the Court directed strict compliance with all directives issued by the State …

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