Kerala High Court Assn. resolves to abstain from Court proceedings tomorrow
8 years, 8 months ago

Kerala High Court Assn. resolves to abstain from Court proceedings tomorrow

Live Law  

The extra ordinary general body of Kerala High Court Advocate’s Association,which met today has unanimously resolved to abstain from court proceedings tomorrow. The K.H.C.A.A has also urged the various other bar associations across the state to abstain from court proceedings tomorrow as an expression of solidarity against atrocity on legal fraternity. An urgent meeting of extra ordinary general body of K.H.C.A.A was thereafter summoned and it was unanimously resolved to abstain from court proceedings tomorrow. Why police permitted the protest March of media persons reach till the gate of high court, when specific instruction is that there must be no protest within fifty meters of high court?

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Citizens’ liberty cannot be curtailed for participating in stir, says Kerala High Court
3 weeks ago

Citizens’ liberty cannot be curtailed for participating in stir, says Kerala High Court

The Hindu  

The liberty of a citizen cannot be curtailed in a casual manner by referring to crimes related to public demonstrations, the Kerala High Court has held. The order was based on a report of the Station House Officer of Kolathur Police Station which stated that the 24-year-old woman was repeatedly indulging in illegal activities and was likely to cause breach …

Contempt Plea Filed In Kerala HC Against ASHA Workers Protest Outside Trivandrum Secretariat For Allegedly Blocking Roads, Footpath
1 month ago

Contempt Plea Filed In Kerala HC Against ASHA Workers Protest Outside Trivandrum Secretariat For Allegedly Blocking Roads, Footpath

Live Law  

A contempt case has been filed before the Kerala High Court against the ASHA workers protest which is allegedly conducted by blocking the road and footpath in front of the Secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram district from February 10, 2025. The contempt case has been alleging that the members of the Kerala ASHA Health workers Association has violated the directions of the …

State Can't Permit Protests Which Disrupt Public Peace & Tranquility: Madras High Court Dismisses Bharath Hindu Munnani's Plea
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1 month, 1 week ago

State Can't Permit Protests Which Disrupt Public Peace & Tranquility: Madras High Court Dismisses Bharath Hindu Munnani's Plea

Live Law  

The Madras High Court on Friday dismissed an application for permitting a procession condemning the recent events at Thiruparakundram, Madurai. The court highlighted that the State could not permit any form of protest which disrupted the public peace and harmony. The orders were passed on a plea by S Yuvaraj, Deputy District President of the Bharath Hindu Munnani, North Chennai …

Ruling front, Opposition battle out in Kerala Assembly over law enforcement’s alleged failure to protect citizens
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ruling front, Opposition battle out in Kerala Assembly over law enforcement’s alleged failure to protect citizens

The Hindu  

On Wednesday, the ruling front and Opposition duelled in the Assembly over State law enforcement’s alleged failure to protect the life and property of citizens. Moving a rule 50 notice seeking the Assembly’s consent for an adjournment debate on the State’s “deteriorating” law and order situation, Indian Union Muslim League legislator N. Shamsudeen focused on the recent double murder at …

Kerala High Court Asks State If Any Guidelines Have Been Issued In View Of Its 2010 Direction Prohibiting Public Meetings On Roads
2 months, 1 week ago

Kerala High Court Asks State If Any Guidelines Have Been Issued In View Of Its 2010 Direction Prohibiting Public Meetings On Roads

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Friday asked the State to inform if any guidelines have been issued by it pursuant to the court's earlier judgment prohibiting public meeting on roads. While granting the State's counsel time to get instructions, a division bench of Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice S. Manu in its order said, "The learned Senior Government Pleader …

Kerala High Court Mulls Suo Moto Contempt Action Against Organisers, Persons Who Attended CPI(M) Area Conference By Blocking Road
3 months, 1 week ago

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

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court today noted that 40,821 road accidents occurred in the State this year up till October 2024, in which 3,168 persons died and 45,657 persons sustained injuries. The Court is thus set to consider whether suo moto contempt proceedings should be initiated against persons who conducted and attended CPI party's area conference in Vanchiyoor, by obstructing roads …

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  

The Kerala High Court has said that it is well-established that the High Court can under Article 226 of the Constitution consider the legality of orders passed by Tribunals, adding that it has ample powers to issue directions even when such reliefs are not specifically sought in the plea before the Tribunal. However, the High Court ordered that the disciplinary …

No Fundamental Right To Protest Anywhere The Agitator Pleases: Kerala High Court
9 months ago

No Fundamental Right To Protest Anywhere The Agitator Pleases: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court in a recent judgment held that there is no fundamental right to protest at any place the agitator pleases, and reasonable restriction can be imposed on the exercise of such right. The Bank argued that there are a number of High Court and Supreme Court decisions wherein dharnas/ demonstrations have been restricted within 100-200 meters from …

HC agrees to hear plea against call for protests against Kejriwal’s arrest
11 months, 3 weeks ago

HC agrees to hear plea against call for protests against Kejriwal’s arrest

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Wednesday agreed to hear on Thursday a plea against the Aam Aadmi Party legal cell’s call for protests in district courts against chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest. There will be severe consequences for that,” a bench of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora said. “Court cannot be withheld.” Advocate Vaibhav Singh, …

High Court Allows BJP To Hold Protest Against Unrest In Sandeshkhali, Sets Aside Kolkata Police's Order
1 year ago

High Court Allows BJP To Hold Protest Against Unrest In Sandeshkhali, Sets Aside Kolkata Police's Order

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court has allowed a plea moved by the office secretary of the West Bengal wing of the Bharatiya Janata Party to hold a protest against the unrest that has recently unfolded in Bengal's Sandeshkhali on 28th and 29th February 2024.A single bench of Justice Kausik Chanda imposed certain conditions in allowing the plea and capped the attendance …

Temporary Magistrate Faces Kerala Lawyers' Protest Over Direction To Arrest Advocate
1 year, 4 months ago

Temporary Magistrate Faces Kerala Lawyers' Protest Over Direction To Arrest Advocate

Live Law  

The Bar Council of Kerala announced on Monday that it has received assurance from the Judge-in-charge of Malappuram, High Court Judge Justice N. Nagaresh, that the Magistrate who allegedly verbally abused a junior lawyer and directed his arrest, shall be transferred at the earliest. Subsequently, the Executive Committee of the Kerala High Court Advocates Association also issued a resolution expressing …

Kerala High Court Judge Speaks In Support Of Advocate Clerks' Protest Against Mandatory E-Filing
1 year, 6 months ago

Kerala High Court Judge Speaks In Support Of Advocate Clerks' Protest Against Mandatory E-Filing

Live Law  

The Kerala Advocate Clerks' Association held a hunger strike yesterday on the day of Onam near the Kerala High Court to protest against the decision to implement mandatory e-filing in courts. Justice PV Kunhikrishnan, judge of the Kerala High Court, spoke at the protest meet in support of the clerks' cause. The hunger strike was intended as a protest against …

Supreme Court Rejects Advocates' Association's Plea Challenging HC Instructions To District Courts On Disposal Of Old Cases
1 year, 8 months ago

Supreme Court Rejects Advocates' Association's Plea Challenging HC Instructions To District Courts On Disposal Of Old Cases

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Monday, refused to entertain a petition filed by the OBC Advocates Welfare Association assailing the legality of three circulars issued by the Madhya Pradesh High Court asking District and Sessions Courts to dispose of 25 of their oldest cases every quarter to clear pendency. The Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court intervened and asked …

Posters and protests against Calcutta High Court Judge
2 years, 2 months ago

Posters and protests against Calcutta High Court Judge

The Hindu  

A section of lawyers on Monday held protests outside the courtroom of a Calcutta High Court judge, prompting the judge to leave the courtroom. Several posters targeting the judge had come up in the premises of the Calcutta High Court, and also near the judge’s residence in south Kolkata. From Monday morning, a group of lawyers laid siege outside Court …

Kerala High Court Closes Contempt Proceedings As Protestors Suspend Agitation Against Adani Port In Vizhinjam
2 years, 3 months ago

Kerala High Court Closes Contempt Proceedings As Protestors Suspend Agitation Against Adani Port In Vizhinjam

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday closed the contempt case alleging wilful disobedience of an order granting police protection to employees and workmen of Adani Vizhinjam Port for free ingress and egress to the construction site in Vizhinjam.When the matter was taken up today, the counsel representing the State submitted before the bench of Justice Anu Sivaraman that the protest …

HC advocates abstain from work in protest against transfer of 2 judges
2 years, 4 months ago

HC advocates abstain from work in protest against transfer of 2 judges

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: A section of the advocates at the Andhra Pradesh High Court abstained from work on Friday in protest against the transfer of two judges from the court and demanding the withdrawal of order. The Supreme Court collegium recommended transfer of seven judges of various high courts including two from AP on Thursday. AP additional advocate general Ponnavolu Sudhakar Reddy …

Kerala HC Deprecates Invocation Of Writ Jurisdiction Alleging 'Breach Of Duty' By Police To Register Complaint When The Dispute Is Civil In Nature
2 years, 4 months ago

Kerala HC Deprecates Invocation Of Writ Jurisdiction Alleging 'Breach Of Duty' By Police To Register Complaint When The Dispute Is Civil In Nature

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday held that a threat of illegal eviction/ trespass can be remedied by approaching a civil court. It added that High Court's writ jurisdiction cannot be invoked in such cases seeking police protection, when even the basic facts are disputed and the rights claimed cannot be established in summary proceeding under Article 226 of the …

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  

The Advocates practising at the High Court of Kerala boycott and abstain from Court work in protest against police atrocity in solidarity with Kollam Bar Association today. The Advocates are abstaining from Court work as the Government has not taken evident action against erring Police Officials in relation to the issue of police brutality against Advocate Jayakumar of Kollam Bar. …

Kerala High Court Issues Notice On PIL Challenging Arrests For "Black Flag" Protests Against Chief Minister
2 years, 7 months ago

Kerala High Court Issues Notice On PIL Challenging Arrests For "Black Flag" Protests Against Chief Minister

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday sought answers from the State Government in a Public Interest Litigation filed challenging the arrest and detention of persons who protested against the Chief Minister by waving black flags.A Division Bench consisting of Chief Justice S. Manikumar and Justice Shaji P Chaly has issued notice to the Kerala Government and the District Police Complaint …

Kerala Police Notice To Senior Advocate B Raman Pillai Evokes Protest By Lawyers
3 years, 1 month ago

Kerala Police Notice To Senior Advocate B Raman Pillai Evokes Protest By Lawyers

Live Law  

The Executive Committee of the Kerala High Court Advocates' Association has decided to organise a protest meeting tomorrow at 1:10 PM against the notice issued by the Crime Branch to Senior Advocate B. Raman Pillai. This comes after the Crime Branch issued a notice under Section 160 CrPC to the senior advocate on February 14 notifying him to be prepared …

Municipality Act | Secretary Can Issue Notice, Take Action Upon Finding Illegal Construction Being Carried Out : Kerala High Court
3 years, 1 month ago

Municipality Act | Secretary Can Issue Notice, Take Action Upon Finding Illegal Construction Being Carried Out : Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Monday held that the Secretary of a Municipality is empowered to issue notice and initiate suitable action if a building construction is found to be proceeding illegally within their jurisdiction. A Division Bench of Chief Justice S. Manikumar and Justice Shaji P. Chaly observed so while dealing with a set of appeals filed under the …

Kerala High Court Seeks State's Response To Plea Seeking Ban On Demonstrations, Festivals On Public Roads
3 years, 4 months ago

Kerala High Court Seeks State's Response To Plea Seeking Ban On Demonstrations, Festivals On Public Roads

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Monday directed the State to file a statement in response to a plea seeking political parties, religious and social organizations to refrain from conducting demonstrations, meetings, or festivals on public roads obstructing road traffic. Justice N Nagaresh also directed the petitioner to implead all temple and church committees as respondents in the matter since he …

Kerala HC Advocates' Association Organises Protest Against Non-Restoration Of Physical Hearing, Filing & Posting Cases
3 years, 4 months ago

Kerala HC Advocates' Association Organises Protest Against Non-Restoration Of Physical Hearing, Filing & Posting Cases

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court Advocates' Association organised a protest today against the non-resumption of physical hearing and filing. Several lawyers practising at the High Court attended the protest meet, wearing badges which said "Unite and Fight Against Mounting Injustice - Do restore physical hearing and filing as in pre-lockdown days".The Association had sought the resumption of physical. Several lawyers practising …

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 …

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 …

Advocates & Their Clerks Can Travel To Courts During Lockdown If Physical Sittings Are Notified : Kerala High Court
3 years, 10 months ago

Advocates & Their Clerks Can Travel To Courts During Lockdown If Physical Sittings Are Notified : Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Friday allowed advocates and their clerks to travel to Courts during the lockdown, if physical sittings are notified, provided they carry an undertaking in the prescribed format with identity cards. "Of course, in exceptional circumstances if the lawyer requires access to office also, it will be up to the police officer to verify credentials and …

High Courts Weekly Roundup [March 8, 2021 – March 14, 2021]
4 years ago

High Courts Weekly Roundup [March 8, 2021 – March 14, 2021]

Live Law  

Allahabad High Court 1. "We Don't Want Lip Service; You Have No Regard For Human Life" - Bombay High Court On Illegal Constructions In Maharashtra In Suo-Motu PIL A division bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice GS Kulkarni castigated eight municipal corporations and the Maharashtra State's Urban Development Department for their failure to comply with an order to …

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 …

Plea Assailing Re-Commencement Of Physical Hearings & Filings In Kerala HC: SC Asks SG To Seek Instructions From HC
4 years, 8 months ago

Plea Assailing Re-Commencement Of Physical Hearings & Filings In Kerala HC: SC Asks SG To Seek Instructions From HC

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Solicitor General to seek instructions from the Kerala High Court in a plea seeking quashing of Notice by the High Court, which mandates re-commencement of physical filings of applications/petitions, except bail pleas w.e.f. Not only is it difficult for lawyers and clerks to travel due to lockdown restrictions, it is also challenging to …

No Arrests Except Where It Is Inevitable, Kerala HC Directs Police In View Of National Lockdown [Read Judgment]
5 years ago

No Arrests Except Where It Is Inevitable, Kerala HC Directs Police In View Of National Lockdown [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

Taking note of the impact of national lockdown on the workings of the offices of advocates and government law officers and their support staff, the High Court of Kerala on Wednesday directed that the police should not make arrests, except where it is inevitable. The bench however added : "We make it clear that, the above said directions stand excluded …

Lawyers to meet Delhi Police officials today to settle dispute New Delhi
5 years, 4 months ago

Lawyers to meet Delhi Police officials today to settle dispute New Delhi

India Today  

After Delhi High Court on Wednesday suggested both lawyers and Delhi police, to meet and amicably resolve the dispute, representatives of the Coordination Committee of Bar associations of Delhi are going to meet senior Police officials at Police Headquarters in New Delhi at 4 pm on Thursday. The Bar Council of India on Thursday also asked Bar Council of Delhi …

Delhi Police vs Lawyers LIVE: Agitating Cops Call Off 11-Hr Protest After Assurances; All Eyes Now on Review Petition in HC Tomorrow
5 years, 4 months ago

Delhi Police vs Lawyers LIVE: Agitating Cops Call Off 11-Hr Protest After Assurances; All Eyes Now on Review Petition in HC Tomorrow

News 18  

Delhi Police vs Lawyers LIVE: Joint Police Commissioner Devesh Srivastava on Tuesday evening assured the protesting police personnel of all help and said that all their demands would be accepted. Earlier, Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik’s appeal to protesting cops to resume duties fell on deaf ears as chants of ‘Police Commissioner Kaisa Ho, Kiran Bedi Jaisa Ho’ reverberated at …

[Tis Hazari Violence] Do Not Resort to Any Sort of Abstention or Boycott of Courts From Tuesday: BCI Appeals To Lawyers
5 years, 4 months ago

[Tis Hazari Violence] Do Not Resort to Any Sort of Abstention or Boycott of Courts From Tuesday: BCI Appeals To Lawyers

Live Law  

In view of the orders passed by theDelhi High Court in suo moto proceedings against the violence which perpetrated in the premises of Tis Hazari Court yesterday, the Bar Council of India has appealed the Advocates to resume court work from November 5, i.e., Tuesday. The press release issued in this behalf read, "The Bar Council of India welcomes the …

Delhi HC CJ Holds Meeting With Police Officials On Tis Hazari Violence ; 3 HC Judges Meet Injured Lawyers In Hospital
5 years, 4 months ago

Delhi HC CJ Holds Meeting With Police Officials On Tis Hazari Violence ; 3 HC Judges Meet Injured Lawyers In Hospital

Live Law  

The Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court Justice DN Patel yesterday held a five hour long meeting meeting with the seven senior-most Judges of the High Court to deliberate on the clash between advocates and Delhi police which took place in Tis Hazari court premises on Saturday. Three judges of the Delhi High Court - Justices G S Sistani, …

Colloquium Of Lawyers And Media Professionals Held On Limits Of Press Freedom
6 years, 11 months ago

Colloquium Of Lawyers And Media Professionals Held On Limits Of Press Freedom

Live Law  

An inter-professional colloquium of lawyers and media-persons on the topic “Media, Courts and Fair Trial Guarantee” was held on March 31 at Cochin. It was organized by Bar Council of Kerala and M.K Nambiar Academy for Continuing Legal Education Program under the leadership of Dr. N.R Madhava Menon, in association with the legal publication house Complete Kerala High Court Cases.The …

Public Protests Cannot Hold Rule Of Law For Ransom And Negate Statutory Mandate: Kerala HC
7 years, 8 months ago

Public Protests Cannot Hold Rule Of Law For Ransom And Negate Statutory Mandate: Kerala HC

Live Law  

While allowing a writ petition filed seeking police protection for the functioning of an M-Sand Manufacturing unit, a Division Bench of the Kerala High Court stated that however justified an instance of protest is, it cannot hold the rule of law for ransom and negate the statutory mandate. Yet if faced difficulties in commencing operation, as several local residents started …

Public Protests Cannot Hold Rule Of Law For Ransom And Negate Statutory Mandate: Kerala HC
7 years, 8 months ago

Public Protests Cannot Hold Rule Of Law For Ransom And Negate Statutory Mandate: Kerala HC

Live Law  

While allowing a writ petition filed seeking police protection for the functioning of an M-Sand Manufacturing unit, a Division Bench of the Kerala High Court stated that however justified an instance of protest is, it cannot hold the rule of law for ransom and negate the statutory mandate. Yet if faced difficulties in commencing operation, as several local residents started …

Madras HC declines interim order on plea for CBI probe into police violence on Jallikattu protesters
8 years, 2 months ago

Madras HC declines interim order on plea for CBI probe into police violence on Jallikattu protesters

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Madras High Court today declined to pass any interim order on a petition which alleged police excesses during the crackdown on pro-jallikattu protesters on the Marina Beach here and sought a CBI probe. Justice R Mahadevan rejected the petitioner's contention that unless an interim order was passed, police would "destroy all evidences" and posted the matter for further hearing …

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 …

Supreme Court to hear Kerala Union of Working Journalists plea on October 21
8 years, 5 months ago

Supreme Court to hear Kerala Union of Working Journalists plea on October 21

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear on October 21 the petition filed by the Kerala Union of Working Journalists seeking directions to open media rooms attached to the High Court and other courts in Kerala. KUWJ said the present Writ Petition is being filed in view of the extra-ordinary circumstances prevailing in the state of Kerala …

Kerala Media Vs lawyers: SC To Hear Journalist Union’s Plea On Oct 21
8 years, 5 months ago

Kerala Media Vs lawyers: SC To Hear Journalist Union’s Plea On Oct 21

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the petition filed by the Kerala Union of Working Journalists seeking directions to open media rooms attached to the high court and other courts in Kerala, on October 21.The petition was mentioned by advocate Wills Mathews before the Bench comprising CJI TS Thakur, Justice AM Khanwilkar and Justice D.Y Chandrachud on Thursday.The CJI …

Kerala Media Vs lawyers: SC To Hear Journalist Union’s Plea On Oct 21
8 years, 5 months ago

Kerala Media Vs lawyers: SC To Hear Journalist Union’s Plea On Oct 21

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the petition filed by the Kerala Union of Working Journalists seeking directions to open media rooms attached to the high court and other courts in Kerala, on October 21.The petition was mentioned by advocate Wills Mathews before the Bench comprising CJI TS Thakur, Justice AM Khanwilkar and Justice D.Y Chandrachud on Thursday.The CJI …

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 …

Legal eye: Restoring order in the court
8 years, 7 months ago

Legal eye: Restoring order in the court

The Hindu  

The legal community in Tamil Nadu has been in turmoil since June this year after the Madras High Court released its amendments to the Rules under the Advocates Act, providing for debarment of lawyers who have committed specified misconducts. The Rules provide for the court’s power to debar lawyers for coming to court under the influence of liquor, taking money …

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 …

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 …

Media Vs Lawyers: Senior Advocates express solidarity with Kerala HC Advocate Association
8 years, 7 months ago

Media Vs Lawyers: Senior Advocates express solidarity with Kerala HC Advocate Association

Live Law  

In a unanimous resolution passed today, the Kerala High Court Senior Advocates Association has expressed its full support and solidarity with the members of the Kerala High Court Advocates Association and the lawyer community at large.The Resolution has condemned in “strongest terms the lawlessness and atrocities committed by a section of the media against the lawyers as a whole and …

Kerala Lawyers abstain from Court Proceedings for the second day
8 years, 8 months ago

Kerala Lawyers abstain from Court Proceedings for the second day

Live Law  

The lawyers across Kerala abstained from today’s court proceedings in a show of solidarity to Thiruvananthapuram Bar Association, in wake of alleged attacks against lawyers. Decision to abstain was taken unanimously taken in an Extra Ordinary General body meeting convened yesterday at 5 pm in Association hall.Today in the morning session, Justices Jayasankar Nambiar, P B Suresh Kumar,. Decision to …

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