Collector Bans Processions, Loud Speakers, Meetings Within 200m Radius Around Kerala HC
8 years, 4 months ago

Collector Bans Processions, Loud Speakers, Meetings Within 200m Radius Around Kerala HC

Live Law  

The Ernakulam District Collector has issued an order prohibiting processions, meetings and use of loud speakers within 200-m radius of the High Court of Kerala.Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure issued by Collector K Mohammed Y Safirulla will be in force for two months from November 14.In view of the clashes between media persons and lawyers near the. The Ernakulam District Collector has issued an order prohibiting processions, meetings and use of loud speakers within 200-m radius of the High Court of Kerala. In view of the clashes between media persons and lawyers near the High Court premises, a division bench of Acting Chief Justice Thottathil B Radhakrishnan and Justice Anu Sivaraman directed the police machinery and state government to impose the restrictions on all roads that surround the buildings of the High Court of Kerala as noted above and also all roads leading to a distance of 200 m from the roads that encircle high court buildings. The lawyer alleged that media persons had not taken any permission from any police authority or Registrar of High Court of Kerala for conducting protest and blockage in front of the high court building.

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Contempt Jurisdiction Is Independent, Civil Contempt Petitions Need Not Be Placed Before Same Bench Which Passed Original Order: Kerala HC

Live Law  

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2 months, 1 week ago

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Live Law  

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Kerala High Court Mulls Suo Moto Contempt Action Against Organisers, Persons Who Attended CPI(M) Area Conference By Blocking Road
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Mulls Suo Moto Contempt Action Against Organisers, Persons Who Attended CPI(M) Area Conference By Blocking Road

Live Law  

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Kerala High Court Issues Contempt Notice To Devaswom Officer Over Violation Of Guidelines Regulating Elephant Parading At Temple Festivals
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Issues Contempt Notice To Devaswom Officer Over Violation Of Guidelines Regulating Elephant Parading At Temple Festivals

Live Law  

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High Court Has Ample Power Under Article 226 To Issue Directions Not Specifically Sought Before Tribunal: Kerala HC
3 months, 2 weeks ago

High Court Has Ample Power Under Article 226 To Issue Directions Not Specifically Sought Before Tribunal: Kerala HC

Live Law  

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4 months, 1 week ago

Rajasthan High Court Impleads Then Jodhpur Collector, SDO, Tehsildar In Encroachment Case; Warns Of Jail Sentence If Orders Aren't Followed

Live Law  

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Circular Issued For Police On Protocols To Arrest Accused Beyond State Borders: Tamil Nadu DGP Tells Kerala High Court
4 months, 1 week ago

Circular Issued For Police On Protocols To Arrest Accused Beyond State Borders: Tamil Nadu DGP Tells Kerala High Court

Live Law  

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'Intolerable': MP High Court On Additional Collector "Waving" At It Envelope Containing Collector's Letter For Personal Exemption
8 months ago

'Intolerable': MP High Court On Additional Collector "Waving" At It Envelope Containing Collector's Letter For Personal Exemption

Live Law  

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Former Nirmal Collector gets One Month SI for Contempt of Court
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Former Nirmal Collector gets One Month SI for Contempt of Court

Deccan Chronicle  

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Prohibitory orders clamped in Kalaburagi after quarrel during Ayodhya ceremony
1 year, 2 months ago

Prohibitory orders clamped in Kalaburagi after quarrel during Ayodhya ceremony

Hindustan Times  

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Kerala High Court Initiates Suo Motu Contempt Proceedings Against CPI(M) Idukki Secretary For Continuing Office Construction Despite Orders
1 year, 7 months ago

Kerala High Court Initiates Suo Motu Contempt Proceedings Against CPI(M) Idukki Secretary For Continuing Office Construction Despite Orders

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday initiated contempt of court proceedings against the Idukki District Secretary of CPI, C.V. Varghese, for proceeding with the construction of the political party's office at Santhanpara, in violation of the Court's order to halt the same. The Division Bench comprising Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque and Justice Sophy Thomas further restrained the party office. The …

'Why Can’t You Take It As Patient Hearing?' : Kerala High Court Asks Petitioner Who Alleged Sitting Judge Hears Limited Number Of Cases
1 year, 9 months ago

'Why Can’t You Take It As Patient Hearing?' : Kerala High Court Asks Petitioner Who Alleged Sitting Judge Hears Limited Number Of Cases

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday reserved for order the petition filed by Advocate Yeshwanth Shenoy alleging that Justice Mary Joseph of the High Court has curtailed the number of cases listed before her bench to only 20 matters a day, when other judges have 100 matters or more listed before them everyday. To which Justice Kunhikrishnan responded on a …

The Kerala Story: Supreme Court Upholds Freedom of Speech, But What of the Hate?
1 year, 10 months ago

The Kerala Story: Supreme Court Upholds Freedom of Speech, But What of the Hate?

The Quint  

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Prohibitory orders imposed in West Bengal's Kaliaganj after protests over girl's death
1 year, 11 months ago

Prohibitory orders imposed in West Bengal's Kaliaganj after protests over girl's death

The Hindu  

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No Agitation Within Court: Calcutta HC Orders In Contempt Case Against Protesting Lawyers, Criticizes Defamatory Posters Against Judge
2 years, 2 months ago

No Agitation Within Court: Calcutta HC Orders In Contempt Case Against Protesting Lawyers, Criticizes Defamatory Posters Against Judge

Live Law  

In a significant development, a three-Judge Bench of the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday issued a slew of directions restraining advocates from holding agitations within the court premises pertaining to the contempt case initiated by Justice Rajasekhar Mantha against the errant lawyers who had created a ruckus outside his courtroom on January 9. A Bench comprising Justices TS Sivagnanam, IP …

Calcutta High Court judge issues contempt proceedings against lawyers
2 years, 2 months ago

Calcutta High Court judge issues contempt proceedings against lawyers

The Hindu  

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Advocates At Kerala High Court Boycott Court Work Against Police Atrocity In Solidarity With Kollam Bar Association
2 years, 6 months ago

Advocates At Kerala High Court Boycott Court Work Against Police Atrocity In Solidarity With Kollam Bar Association

Live Law  

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Vizhinjam Protests Not Violent: Kerala High Court Stays Collector's Order For Closure Of Liquor Shops
2 years, 7 months ago

Vizhinjam Protests Not Violent: Kerala High Court Stays Collector's Order For Closure Of Liquor Shops

Live Law  

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2 years, 7 months ago

Vizhinjam Protests Not Violent: Kerala High Court Stays Collector's Order For Closure Of Liquor Shops

Live Law  

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[Contempt] Democratic Fabric Of Society Will Suffer If Respect For Judiciary Is Undermined: Delhi High Court
2 years, 10 months ago

[Contempt] Democratic Fabric Of Society Will Suffer If Respect For Judiciary Is Undermined: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

Observing that the purpose of contempt jurisdiction is to uphold the majesty and dignity of the courts of law, the Delhi High Court has said that the democratic fabric of society will suffer if respect for the judiciary is undermined.Justice Subramonium Prasad observed thus:"The purpose of contempt jurisdiction is to uphold the majesty and dignity of the courts of law, …

Loudspeaker row: Sri Ram Sene chief plans to move contempt petition against CM Bommai
2 years, 10 months ago

Loudspeaker row: Sri Ram Sene chief plans to move contempt petition against CM Bommai

Deccan Chronicle  

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Third Party Not Absolved From Contempt If They Are Informed That Their Conduct Amounts To Violation Of Court Order: Delhi High Court
2 years, 11 months ago

Third Party Not Absolved From Contempt If They Are Informed That Their Conduct Amounts To Violation Of Court Order: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

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Madras HC says Hindus must show tolerance for loudspeaker in church
3 years, 1 month ago

Madras HC says Hindus must show tolerance for loudspeaker in church

Op India  

The Madras High Court has recently directed a Hindu petitioner to exhibit tolerance after he moved the court, complaining about the use of loudspeakers in a newly constructed church in Neduvilai in Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu. The petitioner, identified as one C Kishore, filed a writ petition in the Madras High Court wherein he challenged the permission given by …

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 …

Kerala High Court Issues Contempt Notice To Union Govt Secretaries Over Delay In Appointment Of KAT Chairman
3 years, 7 months ago

Kerala High Court Issues Contempt Notice To Union Govt Secretaries Over Delay In Appointment Of KAT Chairman

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has issued contempt notice to the Secretaries of the Central Government for its failure to appoint a Chairman for the Kerala Administrative Tribunal within the stipulated time as directed by the Court. A Division Bench of Justice A Muhamed Mustaque and Justice Kauser Edappagath issued notice to the Secretary of Union Cabinet as well as the …

Supreme Court Monthly Digest: June 2021 [Citation LL 2021 SC 263 To LL 2021 SC 278]
3 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court Monthly Digest: June 2021 [Citation LL 2021 SC 263 To LL 2021 SC 278]

Live Law  

'Digital Divide Will Have Serious Implications On Right To Equality & Health': Supreme Court On CoWIN Portal A Bench comprising Justices DY Chandrachud, L. Nageswara Rao and S. Ravindra Bhatt flagged the digital divide afflicting the accessibility to the CoWIN portal by stating that it. Goods Imported Violating FTDR/DGFT Notifications Are 'Prohibited Goods' Liable For Confiscation Under Customs Act: Supreme …

'No Person Can Be Permitted To Intimidate Or Terrorize Judges' : Karnataka High Court Issues Contempt Notice Over Threatening Letter
4 years, 1 month ago

'No Person Can Be Permitted To Intimidate Or Terrorize Judges' : Karnataka High Court Issues Contempt Notice Over Threatening Letter

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on February 3 issued a notice under the contempt of courts Act, to a 72-year-old person, who wrote a letter to the High Court registry claiming that he has decided to kill two erring Judges amongst the "highly corrupt 28 Judges of this Court and the Apex Court along with two corrupt Advocates". A division bench …

Single Judge Bench Can Take Cognizance And Decide Civil Contempt Petitions: Kerala High Court
4 years, 1 month ago

Single Judge Bench Can Take Cognizance And Decide Civil Contempt Petitions: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has held that a Single Judge Bench can take cognizance and decide civil contempt petition.The Division Bench comprising the Chief Justice S. Manikumar and Justice Shaji P. Chaly struck down Rule 6 of the Contempt of Courts Rules as ultra vires to the Constitution of India and Section 19 of the Contempt of Courts Act. The …

Leading Peaceful, Non-Violent Procession Is A Fundamental Right: Kerala High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Ex-MLA
4 years, 4 months ago

Leading Peaceful, Non-Violent Procession Is A Fundamental Right: Kerala High Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Ex-MLA

Live Law  

Leading peaceful and non violent procession is a fundamental right under Article 19 and 19 of the Constitution of India, the Kerala High Court observed while quashing criminal proceedings against former MLA Dominic Presentation.A criminal case offence under Secs 143, 147, 283 r/w 149 of the Indian Penal Code was registered against the former legislator in 2018 for causing. Leading …

Kerala HC Refuses To Quash Criminal Case Against A Man Who Displayed Placard Against Distribution Of Compensation To The Endosulfan Victims [Read Order]
4 years, 5 months ago

Kerala HC Refuses To Quash Criminal Case Against A Man Who Displayed Placard Against Distribution Of Compensation To The Endosulfan Victims [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday refused to quash criminal proceedings against a retired worker of the Plantation Corporation of Kerala Ltd. who asserted that there is no menace related to the use of Endosulfan in Kasargode district. The writings on the Placard stated that:- Endosulfan issue, There are no such health issues in Kasargod district Stop the plundering of …

[Contempt Hearing Against Yatin Oza] Gujarat HC Rejects Intervention Application Filed by A Lawyer, But Takes On Record Material Produced By Him [Read Order]
4 years, 7 months ago

[Contempt Hearing Against Yatin Oza] Gujarat HC Rejects Intervention Application Filed by A Lawyer, But Takes On Record Material Produced By Him [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court on Wednesday deemed it appropriate to take notice of materials circulated by GHCAA President Yatin Oza on the WhatsApp group of the High Court advocates, as disclosed by Advocate Amit Panchal who sought intervention in the suo motu criminal contempt proceedings pending against Oza. The bench framed the following three aspects for its consideration: 1) Whether …

Kerala HC bans all forms of agitations in college, school campuses
5 years, 1 month ago

Kerala HC bans all forms of agitations in college, school campuses

India TV News  

Kerala HC bans all forms of agitations in college, school campuses The Kerala High Court on Wednesday banned all forms of agitations by student groups in school and college campuses in the state that disrupt functioning of educational institutions. The Kerala High Court on Wednesday banned all forms of agitations by student groups in school and college campuses in the …

'Kerala Is An India Territory; Its Courts Are Bound By SC Judgments': SC Sets Aside Kerala HC Order In Church Case [Read Order]
5 years, 6 months ago

'Kerala Is An India Territory; Its Courts Are Bound By SC Judgments': SC Sets Aside Kerala HC Order In Church Case [Read Order]

Live Law  

The scathing oral observations made by Justice Arun Mishra while hearing an appeal against a Kerala High Court order in Malankara Church case, is seen reiterated in an order passed by the Supreme Court.The bench, also comprising of Justice MR Shah, observed that, in future, violation of the orders and judgments by Courts 'will be viewed seriously'. The scathing oral …

Kerala AG Sanctions Criminal Contempt Against Businessman For Remarks Against Sitting Judge [Read Order]
5 years, 9 months ago

Kerala AG Sanctions Criminal Contempt Against Businessman For Remarks Against Sitting Judge [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Advocate General of Kerala C P Sudhakara Prasad has given sanction to two lawyers to move for criminal contempt against Kerala-based businessman Kochouseph Chittilappilly for remarks against a sitting judge.The AG observed that Chittilappilly lowered the dignity of the Court by writing a letter to the Chief Justice complaining of oral remarks allegedly made by Justice Devan. The Advocate …

Contempt Action Sought Against Kerala Businessman For Remarks Against Sitting Judge
6 years, 1 month ago

Contempt Action Sought Against Kerala Businessman For Remarks Against Sitting Judge

Live Law  

Two petitions seeking sanction to initiate criminal contempt against Kerala businessman Kochouseph Chittilappilly have been filed before the Advocate General of Kerala under Section 15 of the Contempt of Courts Action.The petitions filed by S Aswaumar and advocate B H Manzoor allege that Chittilappilly wrote a letter to the Chief Justice of High Court against Justice Devan Ramchandran, who. Two …

Sabarimala : Kerala HC Lifts Restrictions Imposed By Police; Declares That Place Should Not Be Used For Protests; Appoints A Team Of Observers [Read Order]
6 years, 4 months ago

Sabarimala : Kerala HC Lifts Restrictions Imposed By Police; Declares That Place Should Not Be Used For Protests; Appoints A Team Of Observers [Read Order]

Live Law  

The High Court of Kerala on Tuesday passed a slew of directions to ensure peaceful pilgrimage at Sabarimala with requisite amenities and facilities.The Court ordered that "all unilateral restrictions imposed by Police except to the minimum required extent to meet the law and order situation shall stand deleted, particularly with regard to right of pilgrims to conduct "namajapam" and. The …

Sabarimala : Kerala HC Lifts Restrictions Imposed By Police; Declares That Place Should Not Be Used For Protests; Appoints A Team Of Observers [Read Order]
6 years, 4 months ago

Sabarimala : Kerala HC Lifts Restrictions Imposed By Police; Declares That Place Should Not Be Used For Protests; Appoints A Team Of Observers [Read Order]

Live Law  

The High Court of Kerala on Tuesday passed a slew of directions to ensure peaceful pilgrimage at Sabarimala with requisite amenities and facilities.The Court ordered that "all unilateral restrictions imposed by Police except to the minimum required extent to meet the law and order situation shall stand deleted, particularly with regard to right of pilgrims to conduct "namajapam" and. The …

SC Closes Contempt Against Kerala Lawyer After High Court Finally Accepts His Apology [Read Order]
6 years, 8 months ago

SC Closes Contempt Against Kerala Lawyer After High Court Finally Accepts His Apology [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has closed contempt proceedings initiated by the Kerala High Court against advocate CK Mohanan as he filed an affidavit expressing unconditional regret before the high court.A division bench of Justice PN Ravindran and Justice Dama Seshadri Naidu had initiated suo motu contempt proceedings initiated against advocate CK Mohanan for his alleged contumacious behaviour during. The Supreme Court …

Protest Within 100m Of Admin Block: Delhi HC Holds JNUSU Office-Bearers Guilty Of Willful Contempt Of Court, Slaps Rs 2,000 Fine Each [Read Judgment]
6 years, 8 months ago

Protest Within 100m Of Admin Block: Delhi HC Holds JNUSU Office-Bearers Guilty Of Willful Contempt Of Court, Slaps Rs 2,000 Fine Each [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday held JNU Students’ Union president Geeta Kumari, vice-president Simone Zoya Khan, general secretary Duggirala Srikrishna and joint secretary Shubhanshu Singh guilty of contempt for disobeying the court’s order to not hold any protest within 100 metres of the administrative block or obstruct the movement of JNU officials.Justice V Kameswar Rao held. The Delhi High …

Any Citizen Can Approach Subordinate Court Concerned Seeking ‘Contempt’ Reference: Kerala HC Dismisses Adv BA Aloor’s Plea Against Contempt Proceedings Against Him [Read Judgment]
6 years, 9 months ago

Any Citizen Can Approach Subordinate Court Concerned Seeking ‘Contempt’ Reference: Kerala HC Dismisses Adv BA Aloor’s Plea Against Contempt Proceedings Against Him [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

‘It is explicit, the reference court should make clear findings in respect to the nature of contempt. Therefore, the findings are prima facie opinion of the Sessions Court during the course of adjudication to decide, the nature of the proceedings to be referred as per Sec.15 of Act, 1971.’The Kerala High Court, dismissing plea of advocate Biju Antony Aloor, has …

Any Citizen Can Approach Subordinate Court Concerned Seeking ‘Contempt’ Reference: Kerala HC Dismisses Adv BA Aloor’s Plea Against Contempt Proceedings Against Him [Read Judgment]
6 years, 9 months ago

Any Citizen Can Approach Subordinate Court Concerned Seeking ‘Contempt’ Reference: Kerala HC Dismisses Adv BA Aloor’s Plea Against Contempt Proceedings Against Him [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

‘It is explicit, the reference court should make clear findings in respect to the nature of contempt. Therefore, the findings are prima facie opinion of the Sessions Court during the course of adjudication to decide, the nature of the proceedings to be referred as per Sec.15 of Act, 1971.’The Kerala High Court, dismissing plea of advocate Biju Antony Aloor, has …

SC Stays Contempt Proceedings Against Former Kerala Vigilance Director Jacob Thomas
6 years, 11 months ago

SC Stays Contempt Proceedings Against Former Kerala Vigilance Director Jacob Thomas

Live Law  

A Supreme Court bench of Justice AK Sikri and Justice Ashok Bhushan on Monday issued notice to the Kerala High Court on an SLP preferred by the state’s former vigilance director Jacob Thomas against the March 20 order of the high court initiating suo motu contempt proceedings against him, thereby staying the proceedings.BackgroundThe Kerala High Court had initiated contempt. A …

SC Stays Contempt Proceedings Against Former Kerala Vigilance Director Jacob Thomas
6 years, 11 months ago

SC Stays Contempt Proceedings Against Former Kerala Vigilance Director Jacob Thomas

Live Law  

A Supreme Court bench of Justice AK Sikri and Justice Ashok Bhushan on Monday issued notice to the Kerala High Court on an SLP preferred by the state’s former vigilance director Jacob Thomas against the March 20 order of the high court initiating suo motu contempt proceedings against him, thereby staying the proceedings.BackgroundThe Kerala High Court had initiated contempt. A …

Punjab & Haryana HC Refuses To Entertain Contempt Petition Alleging Violation Of SC Directives [Read Order]
7 years, 9 months ago

Punjab & Haryana HC Refuses To Entertain Contempt Petition Alleging Violation Of SC Directives [Read Order]

Live Law  

‘A high court cannot initiate contempt proceedings or punish for contempt of the Supreme Court’.The Punjab and Haryana High Court has recently refused to entertain a contempt petition alleging violation of Supreme Court directives in Arnesh Kumar vs State of Bihar.Justice Rajan Gupta said such a contempt petition alleging violation of Supreme Court directives will not be maintainable. The Punjab …

Punjab & Haryana HC Refuses To Entertain Contempt Petition Alleging Violation Of SC Directives [Read Order]
7 years, 9 months ago

Punjab & Haryana HC Refuses To Entertain Contempt Petition Alleging Violation Of SC Directives [Read Order]

Live Law  

‘A high court cannot initiate contempt proceedings or punish for contempt of the Supreme Court’.The Punjab and Haryana High Court has recently refused to entertain a contempt petition alleging violation of Supreme Court directives in Arnesh Kumar vs State of Bihar.Justice Rajan Gupta said such a contempt petition alleging violation of Supreme Court directives will not be maintainable. The Punjab …

Kerala Journalists’ Union Approaches SC For Opening Media Rooms In Kerala Courts [Read Petition]
8 years, 5 months ago

Kerala Journalists’ Union Approaches SC For Opening Media Rooms In Kerala Courts [Read Petition]

Live Law  

The Kerala Union of Working Journalists has approached the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the Registrar of Kerala High Court to open media rooms attached to the high court and other courts in Kerala with immediate effect.The petition also sought a direction to the Registrar to provide for safe and dignified access to courts and working atmosphere on the …

Media vs Lawyers: Kerala HC to hear Contempt Petition against Police and Journalists on Monday [Read Petition]
8 years, 7 months ago

Media vs Lawyers: Kerala HC to hear Contempt Petition against Police and Journalists on Monday [Read Petition]

Live Law  

A Contempt Petition moved by Advocate JS Ajith Kumar has been listed for hearing on Monday before the Kerala High Court. They were blocking the road and in blatant disobedience of the judgment of the division bench of the High Court of Kerala in George Koshi Vs. State of Kerala reported in 2002 KLT 503. In George Koshi Vs. State …

Media vs Lawyers: Kerala HC to hear Contempt Petition against Police and Journalists on Monday [Read Petition]
8 years, 7 months ago

Media vs Lawyers: Kerala HC to hear Contempt Petition against Police and Journalists on Monday [Read Petition]

Live Law  

A Contempt Petition moved by Advocate JS Ajith Kumar has been listed for hearing on Monday before the Kerala High Court. They were blocking the road and in blatant disobedience of the judgment of the division bench of the High Court of Kerala in George Koshi Vs. State of Kerala reported in 2002 KLT 503. In George Koshi Vs. State …

There is no ban for Journalists in attending and reporting Court Proceedings: Kerala HC [Read Press Note]
8 years, 7 months ago

There is no ban for Journalists in attending and reporting Court Proceedings: Kerala HC [Read Press Note]

Live Law  

After a joint meeting chaired by Acting Chief Justice Thottathil B Radhakrishnan and Committee constituted to formulate a Code for Court reporting by the Press and electronic media, the High Court of Kerala has issued a press release stating that there is no ban imposed on the Journalists from attending court room proceedings. The meeting has also decided to formulate …

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