Kerala Floods- High Court Initiates Suo Motu Proceedings, Will Hear The Case At 1.45pm
6 years, 7 months ago

Kerala Floods- High Court Initiates Suo Motu Proceedings, Will Hear The Case At 1.45pm

Live Law  

A Division Bench of the High Court of Kerala today has initiated suo motu proceedings to look into the calamities caused by floods faced by public, due to the recent torrential rains all across the State of Kerala.The Division Bench comprising Justice K. Vinod Chandran and Justice Ashok Menon have initiated the above proceedings, considering the extenuating circumstances and dearth of. A Division Bench of the High Court of Kerala today has initiated suo motu proceedings to look into the calamities caused by floods faced by public, due to the recent torrential rains all across the State of Kerala. The Division Bench comprising Justice K. Vinod Chandran and Justice Ashok Menon have initiated the above proceedings, considering the extenuating circumstances and dearth of staff. In the handwritten proceedings issued by the bench, it has been stated thus: “Considering the extenuating circumstances and also the dearth of staff we register an unnumbered case, on information received by one of us,), we request the superintendent of Police Ernakulam Rural to provide food and shelter to the 500 people stranded at the relief camp at St Joseph Pontifical Seminary between U.C College and Mangalapuzha Bridge at Aluva.

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Kerala Floods: High Court Closes Suo Moto Case Over Dam Water Level Regulation, Takes Note Of Steps Taken By State For 'Monsoon Preparedness'
1 month ago

Kerala Floods: High Court Closes Suo Moto Case Over Dam Water Level Regulation, Takes Note Of Steps Taken By State For 'Monsoon Preparedness'

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has closed its suo moto case initiated in 2020 for safety evaluation of dams, monitoring dam shutters and regulating dam water levels in the State, in light of frequent flooding. Third level meeting chaired by the State Relief Commissioner with District Collectors, department heads, and central forces such as the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast …

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: February 10- February 16, 2025
1 month ago

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: February 10- February 16, 2025

Live Law  

Nominal Index Divya K S v State of Kerala, 2025 LiveLaw 92 State of Kerala v Dr Jyothish Kumar V& Connected Cases, 2025 LiveLaw 93 T.M.Leela and another V. P.K.Vasu, 2025 LiveLaw 94 Dr.S.Ganapathy V Union Of India, 2025 LiveLaw 95 Sunil Kumar H. and Others v State of Kerala and Another & connected cases, 2025 LiveLaw 96 Lijo Stephen …

Suo motu revision against Ponmudy’s acquittal: Madras High Court to begin final hearing on April 7
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Suo motu revision against Ponmudy’s acquittal: Madras High Court to begin final hearing on April 7

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court on Monday decided to commence on April 7, 2025, the final hearing on a suo motu revision petition taken up by it in August 2023 against the acquittal of Higher Education Minister K. Ponmudy, his wife P. Visalatchi, and another individual in a disproportionate assets case registered against them in 2002. ‘Attempt to manipulate justice system’ …

Supreme Court Seeks Responses From 6 States & HCs In Suo Motu Case Over Stay Orders Affecting Trials & Delay In Prosecution Sanctions
3 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Seeks Responses From 6 States & HCs In Suo Motu Case Over Stay Orders Affecting Trials & Delay In Prosecution Sanctions

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today sought the response of 6 State Governments and their High Courts on the issue of adverse effects of stay orders in criminal trials and the delay in granting sanctions for criminal prosecution. A bench of Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice PV Sanjay Kumar was hearing the Suo motu case regarding the adverse effect …

Supreme Court Initiates Suo Motu Case On Adverse Effects Of Stay Orders On Criminal Trials
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Initiates Suo Motu Case On Adverse Effects Of Stay Orders On Criminal Trials

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has initiated a suo motu case regarding the adverse effect of stay orders passed by appellate courts on criminal trials.A bench of Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice PV Sanjay Kumar will hear the suo motu case on Monday.The case is titled "In Re : Adverse Effect of Stay Orders Granted By Appellate Courts On …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 25, 2024 To December 01, 2024
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 25, 2024 To December 01, 2024

Live Law  

Index Citations M/S Ajay Protech Pvt. Case Details: State of Karnataka v. Chandrasha Criminal Appeal No.2646 Of 2024 Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 926 While convicting a government servant for taking a bribe of Rs.2000, the Supreme Court observed that it was not necessary for the amount involved to be substantial to draw the presumption under Section 20 of the Prevention of …

Supreme Court Stays HC Order Which Set Aside Discharge Of TN Ministers KKSSR Ramachandran & Thangam Thenarasu In DA Case
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Stays HC Order Which Set Aside Discharge Of TN Ministers KKSSR Ramachandran & Thangam Thenarasu In DA Case

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the order of the Madras High Court which set aside the discharge of Tamil Nadu Ministers KKSSR Ramachandran,Thangam Thenarasu and their spouses in disproportionate assets cases.A bench comprising Justices Hrishikesh Roy and Prashant Kumar Mishra passed the interim order while issuing notice on their special leave petitions.Senior Advocates. The Supreme Court on Friday stayed …

Madras High Court calls for details of cases pending against all MPs/MLAs across Tamil Nadu
1 year, 3 months ago

Madras High Court calls for details of cases pending against all MPs/MLAs across Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court on Monday directed the State government to submit complete details regarding the number of criminal cases pending against MPs and MLAs in the State, the courts in which they are pending and the stage of the proceedings before those courts. First Division Bench of Chief Justice Sanjay V. Gangapurwala and Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy asked Advocate …

Madras High Court to constitute special bench for ensuring early disposal of MP/MLA cases in Tamil Nadu & Puducherry
1 year, 3 months ago

Madras High Court to constitute special bench for ensuring early disposal of MP/MLA cases in Tamil Nadu & Puducherry

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court is all set to constitute a special bench to ensure early disposal of criminal cases pending against sitting as well as former MPs and MLAs in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry by issuing necessary directions to the special courts seized of such cases. Chief Justice Sanjay V. Gangapurwala on Wednesday said, he had already issued instructions in …

Supreme Court Closes Suo Motu Case Against Allahabad HC Direction To Examine If Woman Who Alleged Rape On Marriage Promise Was 'Mangalik'
1 year, 8 months ago

Supreme Court Closes Suo Motu Case Against Allahabad HC Direction To Examine If Woman Who Alleged Rape On Marriage Promise Was 'Mangalik'

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday closed the matter in which it took suo motu cognizance of the order of the Allahabad High Court which directed the Head of Astrology Department, Lucknow University to determine if an alleged rape victim is a Mangali/Mangalik by examining her Kundali. Justice Dhulia stated that the Court in its previous order had left it to …

Kerala High Court Closes Suo Moto Proceedings In Ponnambalamedu Trespassing Incident, Takes Note Of Surveillance Measures
1 year, 8 months ago

Kerala High Court Closes Suo Moto Proceedings In Ponnambalamedu Trespassing Incident, Takes Note Of Surveillance Measures

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday disposed of the suo moto case initiated in the matter relating to the alleged trespass by some persons into the sacred 'Kalthara' of Ponnambalamedu, a protected forest area near the Sabarimala Temple.Certain persons had allegedly trespassed and performed pooja in the protected area. The Kerala High Court on Tuesday disposed of the suo moto …

Madhya Pradesh High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance Of Death Of Children In Open Tube-Wells
1 year, 9 months ago

Madhya Pradesh High Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance Of Death Of Children In Open Tube-Wells

Live Law  

The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Monday took suo motu cognizance of the deaths of children in the open tube-wells. While initiating a case on the issue, the division bench of the Chief Justice Ravi Malimath and Justice Vishal Mishra said the matter pertains to the unfortunate death of children in the open tube-wells throughout the state of Madhya Pradesh. …

Kerala: State Govt apologizes before HC for delay in seizing PFI properties
2 years, 2 months ago

Kerala: State Govt apologizes before HC for delay in seizing PFI properties

Op India  

On Friday, 23rd December 2022, the Kerala state government furnished an unconditional apology before the Kerala High Court for stalling the recovery of 5.20 crores in losses from the Popular Front of India for a flash strike organized by the banned Islamist outfit on 23rd September 2022. #BREAKING | Kerala Govt tenders unconditional apology before High Court for failing to …

Morbi Tragedy Suo Moto Case| Gujarat High Court Dismisses Municipality Elected Members' Impleadment Plea
2 years, 2 months ago

Morbi Tragedy Suo Moto Case| Gujarat High Court Dismisses Municipality Elected Members' Impleadment Plea

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court on Wednesday dismissed an application moved by certain elected members of the Morbi Municipality seeking their impleadment in the suo moto case instituted by the High Court pertaining Morbi Bridge collapse, which claimed 135 lives.The bench of Chief Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice Ashutosh J. Shastri opined that the councillors are not a necessary or proper …

Kerala High Court Takes Suo Motu Case Over Child Falling Into Drainage, Directs Cochin Corporation To Slab Uncovered Drains In 2 Weeks
2 years, 4 months ago

Kerala High Court Takes Suo Motu Case Over Child Falling Into Drainage, Directs Cochin Corporation To Slab Uncovered Drains In 2 Weeks

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Friday took suo motu cognizance of the incident wherein a three-year old child had fallen into an uncovered drain in Panampilly Nagar on Thursday evening. "Imagine if something had happened to that child today, the consequences would have been far graver", the Court orally noted, while remarking that the child had indeed been a lucky …

Kerala High Court Constitutes District Collector Led Committee To Resolve Issue Of Flooding In Kochi
2 years, 6 months ago

Kerala High Court Constitutes District Collector Led Committee To Resolve Issue Of Flooding In Kochi

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court, on Friday, directed the District Collector to convene a committee of all the stakeholders to resolve the issue of flooding in the city of Kochi.Justice Devan Ramachandran expressed his displeasure at the fact that despite various orders being issued by the Court, the City of Kochi was flooded due to heavy rainfall last month and observed …

Kerala High Court Launches Suo Moto PIL To Monitor Flood Relief Activities, Directs State To Take Prompt Action To Prevent Disasters
2 years, 7 months ago

Kerala High Court Launches Suo Moto PIL To Monitor Flood Relief Activities, Directs State To Take Prompt Action To Prevent Disasters

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has initiated a Public Interest Litigation directing the State Government to take proper and prompt action during monsoons considering that persistent rainfall has caused severe loss to the lives and properties of people in the State.A Division Bench of Chief Justice S. Manikumar and Justice Shaji P. Chaly launched the PIL to monitor the governmental action. …

Kerala High Court Initiates Suo Motu Case On Collapse Of Temple Roof During Ceremony
2 years, 8 months ago

Kerala High Court Initiates Suo Motu Case On Collapse Of Temple Roof During Ceremony

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court recently initiated suo motu proceedings to look into the collapse of a portion of the concrete on the top of the Anakkottil in Valiyakalavoor Temple that fell down during the 'choroonu' ceremony injuring three people, including the mother of the baby. A Division Bench consisting of Justice Anil K. Narendran and Justice P. G. Ajithkumar initiated …

High Court Grants Time To Centre & Delhi Govt For Filing Status Reports In Suo Moto Case On Lack Of Rainwater Harvesting Efforts In City
2 years, 8 months ago

High Court Grants Time To Centre & Delhi Govt For Filing Status Reports In Suo Moto Case On Lack Of Rainwater Harvesting Efforts In City

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday granted four weeks time to the Centre, Delhi Government and other authorities for filing status reports in a suo moto case concerning the issue of lack of rainwater harvesting efforts taken by the departments in the city. A division bench comprising of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad ordered thus:"Respondents are …

Kerala High Court: Yearly Digest 2021
3 years, 2 months ago

Kerala High Court: Yearly Digest 2021

Live Law  

With 2021 coming to a close, LiveLaw brings to you an annual Round-up of significant updates of the Kerala High Court. Gold Smuggling With A Mere Illegal Profit Motive Not A 'Terrorist Act' Under UAPA While dismissing the appeals filed by the National Investigation Agency against an order of the Special NIA Court at Kochi granting bail to ten persons …

Kerala High Court Directs Principal District Magistrates To File Report On Manner Of Appointment Of Public Prosecutors
3 years, 3 months ago

Kerala High Court Directs Principal District Magistrates To File Report On Manner Of Appointment Of Public Prosecutors

Live Law  

In a suo motu writ petition initiated to investigate the matter of appointment of Public Prosecutors in the State, the Kerala High Court has directed all Principal District Judges to file a report regarding the same.This comes after a Division Bench comprising Justice K. Vinod Chandran and Justice C. Jayachandran noted the abject incompetence displayed by the prosecution while dealing. …

Admission Supervisory Committee Can Take Suo Motu Action Over Self Financing Colleges Admissions: Supreme Court Upholds Kerala HC Judgment
3 years, 4 months ago

Admission Supervisory Committee Can Take Suo Motu Action Over Self Financing Colleges Admissions: Supreme Court Upholds Kerala HC Judgment

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has held that Admission Supervisory Committee in Kerala has jurisdiction to initiate proceedings suo motu in respect of admissions made by the self-financing colleges. "We are in agreement with the findings recorded by the High Court on the powers conferred on the Committee including the power of suo motu action that can be taken by the Committee …

TN Rains: Madras HC Questions Chennai Corporation For Failing To Take Measures, Warns Stern Action
3 years, 4 months ago

TN Rains: Madras HC Questions Chennai Corporation For Failing To Take Measures, Warns Stern Action

ABP News  

Chennai: Madras High Court on Tuesday warned the Greater Chennai Corporation of initiating a suo moto public interest litigation petition as the residents of the city are facing issues due to the waterlogging condition after the torrential rains pound Tamil Nadu. The court further said suo moto proceeding would be initiated if the waterlogging situation doesn't come under control till …

Abject Incompetence Of Prosecution: Kerala High Court Initiates Suo Motu Case To Probe Appointment Of Prosecutors
3 years, 5 months ago

Abject Incompetence Of Prosecution: Kerala High Court Initiates Suo Motu Case To Probe Appointment Of Prosecutors

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court in its judgment delivered on Thursday in a criminal appeal case observed that it has raised a suo motu case regarding the ineptitude of the Prosecutors in several cases, resulting in the offenders walking away scot-free. A Division Bench comprising Justice K.Vinod Chandran and Justice Ziyad Rahman was dealing with an appeal filed by a priest …

Plea Against Kerala HC Order Recalling Judgment Quashing POCSO Case Citing Marriage: Supreme Court Issues Notice
3 years, 7 months ago

Plea Against Kerala HC Order Recalling Judgment Quashing POCSO Case Citing Marriage: Supreme Court Issues Notice

Live Law  

The Supreme Court issued notice in Special Leave Petition filed against a Kerala High court order recalling its earlier judgment quashing rape and child sexual assault charges against various accused.The High Court bench presided by Justice K. Haripal had initially quashed the proceedings against on the grounds of the marriage of the accused to the victims. The Supreme Court issued …

Criminal Cases Against MPs/MLAs: Infrastructure In Place, Special Courts To Dispose Of Cases Quickly: Madras High Court Closes Suo Moto Plea
3 years, 9 months ago

Criminal Cases Against MPs/MLAs: Infrastructure In Place, Special Courts To Dispose Of Cases Quickly: Madras High Court Closes Suo Moto Plea

Live Law  

The Madras High Court last week directed the Special Courts hearing pending criminal cases against the MLAs and MPs to dispose of the cases as quickly as possible and with this direction, the Suo Moto Plea was closed.The bench of Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy was hearing a petition wherein the Court had taken suo moto cognizance …

Kerala High Court Further Extends Validity of All Interim Orders Till June 29th Amidst Continuing Lockdown Restrictions
3 years, 9 months ago

Kerala High Court Further Extends Validity of All Interim Orders Till June 29th Amidst Continuing Lockdown Restrictions

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Monday while hearing a suo motu matter, extended the validity of interim orders passed by this Court till June 29 2021, owing to continuation of lockdown in the State till 16th June 2021, citing inability to carry out normal court proceedings. The first petition was registered in 2020 praying for extension of interim orders and …

Farmers' Distress- "Policy Needed To Take Care Of Paddy Sacks Which Get Drenched In Rain": Madras HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance
3 years, 9 months ago

Farmers' Distress- "Policy Needed To Take Care Of Paddy Sacks Which Get Drenched In Rain": Madras HC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance

Live Law  

Taking into account the media reports, the Madras High Court instituted suo motu proceedings in connection with the plight of farmers who are in distress as their paddy sacks get drenched in rain.The Bench of Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy observed that it is necessary that some policy or measure be indicated to take care of the …

Kerala High Court Stays Single Bench Judgment On Treating Professors Of Different Subjects As One Unit For Reservations
3 years, 9 months ago

Kerala High Court Stays Single Bench Judgment On Treating Professors Of Different Subjects As One Unit For Reservations

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Friday stayed a single bench judgment which had quashed a recruitment notification issued by the Kerala University on the ground that it treated professors of different departments as one unit to apply reservation for communities.A division bench comprising Justices A Muhamed Mustaque and Dr Kauser Edappagath stayed the operation of the judgment delivered by a. …

Kerala High Court Institutes Suo Motu Proceedings Upon News Reports Of Woman Jumping Off Train To Escape Theft and Rape Bid
3 years, 10 months ago

Kerala High Court Institutes Suo Motu Proceedings Upon News Reports Of Woman Jumping Off Train To Escape Theft and Rape Bid

Live Law  

After news reports carried accounts of a woman jumping off a train to escape a theft and possibly a rape bid, the Kerala High Court on Friday instituted suo motu proceedings to take stock of safety measures in trains. While the suo motu proceedings were instituted in the morning, Director General of Prosecutions, Senior Public Prosecutor Suman Chakravarthy in the …

'"State Heading Towards Health Emergency": Gujarat HC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance Of COVID Surge
3 years, 11 months ago

'"State Heading Towards Health Emergency": Gujarat HC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance Of COVID Surge

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court today took suo motu cognizance of the recent surge in the COVID Cases in the state and the matter shall be heard at C.J. The Bench of Chief Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Bhargav D. Karia had a dialogue with the Senior most State Law Officers, Advocate General and the Government Pleader expressing concern regarding the …

Kerala High Court Closes Suo Motu Extension Of Interim Orders, Lifts Stay On Recovery/Dispossession
4 years ago

Kerala High Court Closes Suo Motu Extension Of Interim Orders, Lifts Stay On Recovery/Dispossession

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has closed the proceedings instituted on its own motion last year after the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Accordingly, Chief Justice Manikumar speaking for the Bench records in the Judgment, "we deem it fit that there is no need to retain this suo motu proceedings and to continue the interim orders passed from time to time." …

High Court Seeks Details Of All Pending Cases Against MPs/MLAs in States Of Punjab, Haryana & U.T. Chandigarh
4 years ago

High Court Seeks Details Of All Pending Cases Against MPs/MLAs in States Of Punjab, Haryana & U.T. Chandigarh

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court on Thursday sought information of all the cases pending against the MPs/MLAs in the States of Punjab, Haryana & U.T. No.600/2016, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has registered a suo motu petition for monitoring the progress of the trials of the pending criminal cases against sitting/former Legislators. A division bench of Madras High …

[Criminal Cases Against MPs/MLAs] Madhya Pradesh HC Registers Suo Moto Petition; Issues Notices [Read Order]
4 years, 5 months ago

[Criminal Cases Against MPs/MLAs] Madhya Pradesh HC Registers Suo Moto Petition; Issues Notices [Read Order]

Live Law  

In compliance of the order of the Supreme Court dated 16.09.2020 passed in W.P. No.600/2016, the Madhya Pradesh High Court registered a suo motu petition on 21.09.2020 for monitoring the progress of the trials of the pending criminal cases against sitting/former Legislators. It may be noted that the Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Chief Justices of the High Courts …

'Number of COVID Cases Are Increasing': Kerala HC Extends Interim Orders Until Further Orders [Read Order]
4 years, 7 months ago

'Number of COVID Cases Are Increasing': Kerala HC Extends Interim Orders Until Further Orders [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has extended all interim orders passed by it until further orders. ", the Full Bench of the High Court comprising of the Chief Justice S. Manikumar, CT Ravikumar and Shaji P. Chaly observed in the interim order passed on 3rd August 2020.The court has now posted the Suo Motu Writ Petition on. ", the Full Bench …

[TN Custodial Deaths] Madras HC Directs IO To File Status Report In Sealed Cover; Urges Media To Not Conduct "Media Trial" [Read Order]
4 years, 8 months ago

[TN Custodial Deaths] Madras HC Directs IO To File Status Report In Sealed Cover; Urges Media To Not Conduct "Media Trial" [Read Order]

Live Law  

Hearing its suo motu cognisance in the recent horrific custodial deaths of a father-son duo in the state, the Madras High Court has appealed to the members of Print, Visual and Social Media not to "misinterpret the proceedings observations" made during the course of hearing. On Thursday, the Court was told that the arrests of 8 delinquent police officials, attached …

Kerala HC Directs Immediate Rehabilitation Of 2019 Flood Victims [Read Order]
4 years, 8 months ago

Kerala HC Directs Immediate Rehabilitation Of 2019 Flood Victims [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday directed that appropriate steps be taken to see that the 2019 relief victims are rehabilitated without any further delay. The Single Judge was told that the houses so constructed have not been handed over to the beneficiaries due to certain disputes between local politicians. "The learned Government Pleader submits that the delay in rehabilitating …

Kerala HC Extends Interim Orders Passed By It & Courts Subordinate To It Till June 30 [Read Order]
4 years, 10 months ago

Kerala HC Extends Interim Orders Passed By It & Courts Subordinate To It Till June 30 [Read Order]

Live Law  

In a suo moto case, a Full Bench of the Kerala High Court has extended the subsistence of all the interim orders passed by it and the courts subordinate to it till June 30, 2020. The court has intimated that all interim order granted in respect of orders passed by Courts/ Tribunals upon which High Court exercises supervisory jurisdiction under …

Pollution of River Periyar Can Cause Extremely Deleterious Consequences To State: Kerala HC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance [Read Order]
4 years, 10 months ago

Pollution of River Periyar Can Cause Extremely Deleterious Consequences To State: Kerala HC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday took suo-motu cognizance of news reports highlighting contamination of River Periyar. The court said "It was spurred to suo motu address this issue, since the pollution of river Periyar can cause extremely deleterious consequences to our State – it being the one with the largest discharge potential, providing water to major towns and cities." …

Supreme Court takes note of increase in rape cases, seeks status reports from states, high courts by 7 February
5 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court takes note of increase in rape cases, seeks status reports from states, high courts by 7 February

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday took suo motu cognizance for assessment of the criminal justice system in response to sexual offences. New Delhi: Taking serious note of rising rape cases in India, the Supreme Court on Wednesday took suo motu cognizance for assessment of the criminal justice system in response to sexual offences. A bench headed by Chief Justice SA …

Whether Negligence In Dam Management Caused Floods : Kerala HC Registers Suo Moto PIL To Examine
6 years, 6 months ago

Whether Negligence In Dam Management Caused Floods : Kerala HC Registers Suo Moto PIL To Examine

Live Law  

The High Court of Kerala has initiated suo moto proceedings to examine whether any negligence on the part of authorities in managing reservoir levels in dams contributed to recent floods in Kerala.Alleging that the floods were a man-made disaster, Chalakudy-resident Joseph NR had written a letter to Justice V. Chitambaresh, who placed it before the Chief Justice Hrishikesh Roy. The …

Whether Negligence In Dam Management Caused Floods : Kerala HC Registers Suo Moto PIL To Examine
6 years, 6 months ago

Whether Negligence In Dam Management Caused Floods : Kerala HC Registers Suo Moto PIL To Examine

Live Law  

The High Court of Kerala has initiated suo moto proceedings to examine whether any negligence on the part of authorities in managing reservoir levels in dams contributed to recent floods in Kerala.Alleging that the floods were a man-made disaster, Chalakudy-resident Joseph NR had written a letter to Justice V. Chitambaresh, who placed it before the Chief Justice Hrishikesh Roy. The …

Kerala Floods : High Court Advocates' Association Lend A Helping Hand For Relief Work
6 years, 7 months ago

Kerala Floods : High Court Advocates' Association Lend A Helping Hand For Relief Work

Live Law  

While Kerala is reeling under unprecedented flood crisis, the legal fraternity in the state is making notable contributions to relief works. Bar Associations across the state did not hesitate for a moment to utilize their organizational resources and manpower to render aid in relief work.On August 17, Friday, the Kerala High Court Advocates Association set up a collection centre for. …

Kerala Floods: High Court Records Satisfaction Over Relief Work Provided In Camp; Closes Suo Moto Proceedings
6 years, 7 months ago

Kerala Floods: High Court Records Satisfaction Over Relief Work Provided In Camp; Closes Suo Moto Proceedings

Live Law  

The High Court of Kerala has recorded satisfaction over measures adopted by the Government to provide relief to over 500 people at a relief camp in Aluva.Today morning, a Division Bench of the High Court had initiated suo moto proceedings on the basis of information received that about 500 persons at a relief camp at St.Joseph's Pontifical Seminary were stranded …

Supreme Court tells Kerala's National Crisis Management Committee to consider lowering water level of Mullaperiyar Dam by 3 feet
6 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court tells Kerala's National Crisis Management Committee to consider lowering water level of Mullaperiyar Dam by 3 feet

Firstpost  

Supreme Court has asked the National Crisis Management Committee and a sub-committee set up by Kerala to deal with the flood situation in the state to coordinate and consider to reduce the water level at the Mullaperiyar Dam from the existing 142 feet to 139 feet. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday asked the National Crisis Management Committee and …

Kerala Floods: Plea In SC To Monitor Water Level Of Mullaperiyar Dam, Announcement Of Disaster Management Plan [Read Application]
6 years, 7 months ago

Kerala Floods: Plea In SC To Monitor Water Level Of Mullaperiyar Dam, Announcement Of Disaster Management Plan [Read Application]

Live Law  

The petitioner’s lawyer mentioned before a bench headed by Justice Ranjan Gogoi who directed him to appear mention it before the bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra at 2 PM.In view of the raging floods in Kerala and level of water in Mullaperiyar dam rising menacingly, a resident of Mullaperiyar in Kerala Russel Joy has knocked the doors of …

Kerala Floods: Plea In SC To Monitor Water Level Of Mullaperiyar Dam, Announcement Of Disaster Management Plan [Read Application]
6 years, 7 months ago

Kerala Floods: Plea In SC To Monitor Water Level Of Mullaperiyar Dam, Announcement Of Disaster Management Plan [Read Application]

Live Law  

The petitioner’s lawyer mentioned before a bench headed by Justice Ranjan Gogoi who directed him to appear mention it before the bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra at 2 PM.In view of the raging floods in Kerala and level of water in Mullaperiyar dam rising menacingly, a resident of Mullaperiyar in Kerala Russel Joy has knocked the doors of …

‘A Lawyer Cannot Avoid A Judge’: Kerala HC Recalls Former CJ’s Order To Not Post Cases Of Some Lawyers Before A Particular Judge
6 years, 8 months ago

‘A Lawyer Cannot Avoid A Judge’: Kerala HC Recalls Former CJ’s Order To Not Post Cases Of Some Lawyers Before A Particular Judge

Live Law  

'A judge can recuse from a case. But a lawyer cannot avoid a judge '.The decision by former Chief Justice has been suo moto recalled by Administrative Committee headed by new Acting Chief Justice.An unusual order passed by the former Chief Justice Antony Dominic accepting the request of four lawyers not to post their cases before Justice V.Chitambaresh has. But …

‘A Lawyer Cannot Avoid A Judge’: Kerala HC Recalls Former CJ’s Order To Not Post Cases Of Some Lawyers Before A Particular Judge
6 years, 8 months ago

‘A Lawyer Cannot Avoid A Judge’: Kerala HC Recalls Former CJ’s Order To Not Post Cases Of Some Lawyers Before A Particular Judge

Live Law  

'A judge can recuse from a case. But a lawyer cannot avoid a judge '.The decision by former Chief Justice has been suo moto recalled by Administrative Committee headed by new Acting Chief Justice.An unusual order passed by the former Chief Justice Antony Dominic accepting the request of four lawyers not to post their cases before Justice V.Chitambaresh has. But …

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