'Lower Court Was More Concerned With Societal Impact, Not Purpose Of Custody': Kerala HC Grants Bail To YouTuber Accused Of Insulting ST Woman
2 years, 4 months ago

'Lower Court Was More Concerned With Societal Impact, Not Purpose Of Custody': Kerala HC Grants Bail To YouTuber Accused Of Insulting ST Woman

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The Kerala High Court on Tuesday allowed the Criminal Appeal filed by a YouTuber, who allegedly insulted a woman belonging to a Scheduled Tribe through an interview published on social media, and enlarged him on bail.Earlier this month, a Sessions Court in Kerala had dismissed his bail plea on the ground that he had intentionally telecasted the video to humiliate the woman and enlarging him. The Kerala High Court on Tuesday allowed the Criminal Appeal filed by a YouTuber, who allegedly insulted a woman belonging to a Scheduled Tribe through an interview published on social media, and enlarged him on bail. While declining bail the court below was much concerned of the impact, grant of bail would cause in the society, rather than the purpose served by prolonging the custody. The Counsel appearing for the defacto complainant, Advocate Nandini, averred that the broadcasting of the interview humiliated the defacto complainant before the public, and her children were prevented from appearing in public and also attending school, and if bail is granted to the Appellant, the same thing would be repeated, and the defacto complainant and her children would be insulted and humiliated further among the public.

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Kerala HC Grants Bail To Businessman Boby Chemmanur in Sexual Harassment Case, Says Bail Will Be Cancelled If Similar Offence Is Committed
1 day, 3 hours ago

Kerala HC Grants Bail To Businessman Boby Chemmanur in Sexual Harassment Case, Says Bail Will Be Cancelled If Similar Offence Is Committed

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The Kerala High Court on Tuesday granted bail to Boby Chemmanur in the sexual harassment case filed by a Malayalam Movie actress. The Court followed the Supreme Court judgment in Arnesh Kumar v State of Bihar which said that bail shall be granted if the maximum sentence for the offence is less than 7 year. The Court had said that …

HC seeks response of police on bail plea by Boby Chemmannur
5 days ago

HC seeks response of police on bail plea by Boby Chemmannur

The Hindu  

The Kerala High Court on Friday sought the response of the police on a petition by businessman Boby Chemmannur seeking bail in a sexual harassment case registered against him on a complaint by a woman actor. The Ernakulam Chief Judicial Magistrate court dismissed his bail plea. There was undue haste in effecting the arrest by sending police officers to a …

Rajasthan High Court Questions Special POCSO Judge For Denying Bail To Man Not Named In Victim Statement
1 week, 1 day ago

Rajasthan High Court Questions Special POCSO Judge For Denying Bail To Man Not Named In Victim Statement

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Expressing “anguish and pain” over denial of bail to a man not even named by the minor victim in her statement, the Rajasthan High Court has sought explanation from a Special POCSO Judge for his decision. The bench of Justice Anil Kumar Upman opined that the increasing tendency of trial courts in rejecting bail petitions in a "casual and routine …

District Judiciary's Reluctance In Granting Bail Burdens High Courts, Hierarchical Court Must Introspect: Punjab & Haryana High Court
3 weeks, 4 days ago

District Judiciary's Reluctance In Granting Bail Burdens High Courts, Hierarchical Court Must Introspect: Punjab & Haryana High Court

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While granting bail to a man booked for offences under the NDPS Act, the Punjab & Haryana High Court observed that district court's reluctance in granting bail burdens the High Court, delays hearing of matters like appeals, revision and it is for the "hierarchical court" like the high court to "introspect". Such reluctance exacerbates the burden on High Courts, where …

Can't Shut Eyes To Atrocious Nature Of Offence: Kerala High Court Denies Bail To Police Officer Accused Of Raping Minor Girl
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Can't Shut Eyes To Atrocious Nature Of Offence: Kerala High Court Denies Bail To Police Officer Accused Of Raping Minor Girl

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has dismissed the bail application of a police officer who is accused of raping a 14-year-old minor girl who is stated to be a member of the scheduled caste. Justice K Babu observed that Courts must not lightly entertain bail applications when "serious offences" are alleged and a "prima facie case" is made out. Ultimately, it …

Punjab & Haryana HC Declines Pre-Arrest Bail To Mother Booked Under POCSO For Forcing 2-Yrs Old Son Into Sexual Activities With Paramour
2 months ago

Punjab & Haryana HC Declines Pre-Arrest Bail To Mother Booked Under POCSO For Forcing 2-Yrs Old Son Into Sexual Activities With Paramour

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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has refused to grant pre-arrest bail to a mother who was accused of sexually abusing her 2 years old son with her alleged paramour, observing that the role of a mother is of care and nurturing the child and any deviation from this standard especially in a manner that harms one's own child, invites …

'Better To Lose By Making Correct Statement Than To Lose Confidence Of Court': Orissa HC Denies Bail To Economic Offender For Misrepresenting SC Order
4 months, 3 weeks ago

'Better To Lose By Making Correct Statement Than To Lose Confidence Of Court': Orissa HC Denies Bail To Economic Offender For Misrepresenting SC Order

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The Orissa High Court has denied bail to a person, accused of committing economic offences, for misleading the Court with regard to an order passed by the Supreme Court so as to obtain an adjournment and by playing such fraud, to extend the period of liberty. The top Court stayed the order of the High Court and exempted the petitioner …

Must Guard Against Ideological Biases, False Narratives In Terrorism Cases: Kerala HC Grants Bail To 17 PFI Members Accused In RSS Leader's Murder
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Must Guard Against Ideological Biases, False Narratives In Terrorism Cases: Kerala HC Grants Bail To 17 PFI Members Accused In RSS Leader's Murder

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The Kerala High Court today held that while considering allegations of terrorism and related offences under the Unlawful Activities Act, 1967, the Courts should not get carried away by confirmation bias that might creep in based on ideological biases and false narratives prevalent in the society. “Over and above the principles gleaned from the precedents referred above, we feel that …

Attacks Against Doctors & Hospital Staff Are Continuing: Kerala HC Dismisses Anticipatory Bail Plea By Accused For Allegedly Attacking Lady Doctor
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Attacks Against Doctors & Hospital Staff Are Continuing: Kerala HC Dismisses Anticipatory Bail Plea By Accused For Allegedly Attacking Lady Doctor

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The Kerala High Court today dismissed the anticipatory bail application moved by an accused for allegedly attacking and outraging the modesty of a lady Ayurveda Doctor. Dismissing the anticipatory bail application, Justice A. Badharudeen stated that a prima facie case was made out against the accused for attacking a healthcare professional. Here, the specific allegation as stated in paragraph No.4 …

Kerala High Court Declines Anticipatory Bail Plea Of Co-Accused In BSNL Co-Operative Society Scam Case
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Declines Anticipatory Bail Plea Of Co-Accused In BSNL Co-Operative Society Scam Case

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The Kerala High Court recently dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of a 59-year-old lady who was alleged to be the close accomplice of the prime accused in the BSNL Co-Operative Society scam. Dias was of the view that the petitioner is not entitled to anticipatory bail considering that the investigation is in progress and that her custodial interrogation is necessary. …

Kerala High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To Lawyers Accused Of Sexually Abusing Client
1 year, 2 months ago

Kerala High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To Lawyers Accused Of Sexually Abusing Client

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The Kerala High Court recently granted anticipatory bail to two lawyers accused of raping and sexually abusing their client on multiple occasions. Justice Gopinath P. passed the order, on taking note of the fact that while the victim/de facto complainant averred that she had been sexually abused from the moment she had first approached the 1st petitioner to entrust her …

Plea In Kerala High Court Challenges Grant Of Anticipatory Bail To 57 Yrs Old Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 7-Yr-Old
1 year, 4 months ago

Plea In Kerala High Court Challenges Grant Of Anticipatory Bail To 57 Yrs Old Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 7-Yr-Old

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A plea has been moved in the Kerala High Court against the grant of anticipatory bail to a 57 years old man accused of sexually assaulting a minor aged 7 years. The Sessions Judge vide, its Order dated August 3, 2023, granted anticipatory bail to the accused on noting the delay caused in the registration of the case and that …

Video Reflects Secular Views, FIR Appears Motivated: Kerala High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To Shajan Skaria In Priest Humiliation Case
1 year, 5 months ago

Video Reflects Secular Views, FIR Appears Motivated: Kerala High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To Shajan Skaria In Priest Humiliation Case

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday allowed the anticipatory bail plea moved by Shajan Skaria in the case alleging that he interacted with a priest through his YouTube channel 'Marunadan Malayali' with the intention to insult a religion.The Single Bench of Justice K. Babu found "force" in Skaria's contention that he was implicated in criminal cases at the instigation of …

Marunadan Malayalee Editor Shajan Skariah Moves Kerala High Court Seeking Anticipatory Bail In Case For Allegedly Humiliating Priest On YouTube
1 year, 6 months ago

Marunadan Malayalee Editor Shajan Skariah Moves Kerala High Court Seeking Anticipatory Bail In Case For Allegedly Humiliating Priest On YouTube

Live Law  

Shajan Skariah, Editor of Marunadan Malayali has moved an anticipatory bail plea before the Kerala High Court in case alleging that he interacted with a priest through his YouTube channel with dishonest intention to insult and humiliate the priest among other religions.The matter pertains to a conversation between Skariah and a priest that was telecast through his YouTube Channel on …

Pre-Arrest Bail Plea Though Barred For Offence U/S 376(3) IPC May Be Considered If Material Does Not Prima Facie Attract Offence: Kerala High Court
1 year, 6 months ago

Pre-Arrest Bail Plea Though Barred For Offence U/S 376(3) IPC May Be Considered If Material Does Not Prima Facie Attract Offence: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court recently dismissed the anticipatory bail application filed by a father accused of sexually abusing his minor daughter.A single bench of Justice Ziyad Rahman observed that as per Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code, there is a specific bar against entertaining an application for anticipatory bail where offences Section 376 or section 376AB or section 376DA. …

No Bail In Attempt To Murder Case On Settlement If Witnesses Support Prosecution Case: Kerala High Court
1 year, 8 months ago

No Bail In Attempt To Murder Case On Settlement If Witnesses Support Prosecution Case: Kerala High Court

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The Kerala High Court recently held that mere settlement of an attempt to murder case between the parties by itself could not be a ground for granting bail to an accused. Merely because the injured persons submitted that they have settled the matter, that by itself is not a reason to grant bail to the accused in a crime involving …

Kerala High Court Orders Fresh Hearing Of Bail Application In POCSO Case, Invokes Powers U/S 482 CrPC
1 year, 9 months ago

Kerala High Court Orders Fresh Hearing Of Bail Application In POCSO Case, Invokes Powers U/S 482 CrPC

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The Kerala High Court on Tuesday remanded a bail application in a POCSO case for fresh consideration by the trial Court, while exercising its jurisdiction under Section 482 Cr.P.C. The Single Judge Bench of Justice K. Babu directed the Trial Court to consider the entitlement of the petitioner for regular bail before March 30, 2023. When he filed a petition …

Kerala High Court Grants Bail To POCSO Accused, Doubts Fabrication Of Prosecution Case
1 year, 10 months ago

Kerala High Court Grants Bail To POCSO Accused, Doubts Fabrication Of Prosecution Case

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday granted bail to a person accused of offence under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, on doubting the veracity of the prosecution version. Justice Kauser Edappagath took note that the victim in the case had given a complaint to the police for the first time after more than five years after the …

'Someone’s Liberty Is At Stake': Kerala High Court Advises Caution While Considering Bail In POCSO Case Against Parent Litigating Child's Custody
1 year, 10 months ago

'Someone’s Liberty Is At Stake': Kerala High Court Advises Caution While Considering Bail In POCSO Case Against Parent Litigating Child's Custody

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday held that while considering bail applications related to offences under the POCSO Act that involve allegations of child abuse by a parent, courts should approach the matter with great care, especially when there is litigation between parents over the custody of the child. A single bench of Justice Ziyad Rahman while allowing a bail …

'Trial At Fag End, Certain Answers Elicited': Karnataka HC Refuses Bail To Rape Accused On Ground That Complainant & Victim Turned Hostile
2 years, 1 month ago

'Trial At Fag End, Certain Answers Elicited': Karnataka HC Refuses Bail To Rape Accused On Ground That Complainant & Victim Turned Hostile

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has denied relief to a rape accused who sought bail on the ground that the trial against him is at the fag end and material witnesses including the victim and complainant have turned hostile. A single judge bench of Justice Mohammad Nawaz while dismissing the petition filed by one Suresh Dambal said, "When the trial is …

Kerala High Court Grants Bail To 34-Year-Old Accused Of Attempting To Kill Another For Losing Carom Game
2 years, 2 months ago

Kerala High Court Grants Bail To 34-Year-Old Accused Of Attempting To Kill Another For Losing Carom Game

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday granted bail to person accused of attempting to kill another for losing a carom game. Justice Viju Abraham in the order said:Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and taking into consideration the fact that petitioner is in custody from 05.10.2022 onwards and also the fact that the petitioner has no other criminal …

Not A 'Show Of Affection By An Uncle': Supreme Court Sets Aside Anticipatory Bail Granted By Kerala HC To POCSO Accused
2 years, 2 months ago

Not A 'Show Of Affection By An Uncle': Supreme Court Sets Aside Anticipatory Bail Granted By Kerala HC To POCSO Accused

Live Law  

The Supreme Court said that it is really disturbed with some observations made by Kerala High Court in an order granting bail to a man accused of sexually assaulting his minor neice.The Apex Court bench was referring to these observations made by the Kerala High Court : "Though on the one side, there is a possibility of such hugs and …

Kerala High Court Grants Bail To Headload Worker Who Shared Indecent Facebook Posts Against Prophet Muhammad
2 years, 3 months ago

Kerala High Court Grants Bail To Headload Worker Who Shared Indecent Facebook Posts Against Prophet Muhammad

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Monday granted bail to a headload worker booked under Section 153 A of Indian Penal Code and Section 120 of the Kerala Police Act for sharing indecent and scandalous Facebook posts on Muhammed Nabi.Justice Viju Abraham, while allowing the bail application, directed the petitioner to execute a bond of Rs.50,000/- with two solvent sureties and …

Kerala High Court Grants Bail To A Psychiatric Patient Citing That Further Detention In Jail Would Adversely Affect His Illness
2 years, 4 months ago

Kerala High Court Grants Bail To A Psychiatric Patient Citing That Further Detention In Jail Would Adversely Affect His Illness

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday granted bail to an accused, taking into consideration the fact that he is suffering from a psychotic illness and further detention in jail would adversely affect his illness. Justice Kauser Edappagath observed that since the major part of the investigation is over and the petitioner, a psychiatric patient, has already spent more than three …

Bail Can't Be Denied By Ignoring Basic Tenets Of Criminal Jurisprudence Merely Because Accused Was Earlier Released On Bail By Incompetent Court: Kerala HC
2 years, 4 months ago

Bail Can't Be Denied By Ignoring Basic Tenets Of Criminal Jurisprudence Merely Because Accused Was Earlier Released On Bail By Incompetent Court: Kerala HC

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday granted bail to a man accused of smothering and electrocuting his wife to death with an observation that merely because he was earlier released on bail by a court of incompetent jurisdiction would not be a reason keep him in custody, ignoring the basic tenets of criminal jurisprudence that an accused is presumed to …

'Will Give A Wrong Message To Society': Kerala Court Denies Bail To YouTuber For Insulting ST Woman Through Social Media
2 years, 4 months ago

'Will Give A Wrong Message To Society': Kerala Court Denies Bail To YouTuber For Insulting ST Woman Through Social Media

Live Law  

A Sessions Court in Kerala recently denied bail to a YouTuber who allegedly insulted a woman belonging to a Scheduled Tribe through an interview published on social media on the ground that he had intentionally telecasted the video to humiliate the woman. Ernakulam Sessions Judge Honey M. Varghese dismissed the bail application observing that enlarging him on bail at this …

Kerala High Court Grants Bail To Tuition Teacher Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Minor Boy For 8 Years
2 years, 5 months ago

Kerala High Court Grants Bail To Tuition Teacher Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Minor Boy For 8 Years

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday released on bail a man accused of sexually assaulting his student over a span of eight years, finding that he had been in judicial custody for over a month. Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas observed that although prima facie there was evidence showing that the petitioner was involved in the crime, his continued incarceration was …

Kerala HC grants anticipatory bail to Vijay Babu
2 years, 6 months ago

Kerala HC grants anticipatory bail to Vijay Babu

The Hindu  

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday granted anticipatory bail to actor-producer Vijay Babu in a rape case filed by an actor. Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas while passing the order directed the actor to surrender before the investigating officer on June 27 at 9 am for interrogation. The court made it clear that the actor can be interrogated for the next …

Judges must give reasons for granting or refusing bail: Supreme Court
2 years, 8 months ago

Judges must give reasons for granting or refusing bail: Supreme Court

The Hindu  

Judges are duty-bound to give reasons for granting or denying bail, especially in cases involving serious offences and hardened criminals, the Supreme Court has held. “There is a recent trend of passing such orders granting or refusing to grant bail, where the courts make a general observation that ‘the facts and the circumstances’ have been considered. No specific reasons are …

'Arrest & Detention Not To Be Taken As Luxury By Prosecution': Kerala High Court While Granting Pre-Arrest Bail To Four
3 years, 2 months ago

'Arrest & Detention Not To Be Taken As Luxury By Prosecution': Kerala High Court While Granting Pre-Arrest Bail To Four

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court, while granting pre-arrest bail to four men accused of assault, ruled that once the purpose of arrest and interrogation are fulfilled, applicants should not be denied anticipatory bail. Brief Background: The Court was considering anticipatory bail applications moved by four men accused of brutally assaulting the defacto complainant on the ground that he let his dog …

"May Victimize Other Innocent Children; Grave Threat To Society": P&H HC Denies Bail To Man Accused Of Committing Unnatural Sex With 8 Y/O
3 years, 5 months ago

"May Victimize Other Innocent Children; Grave Threat To Society": P&H HC Denies Bail To Man Accused Of Committing Unnatural Sex With 8 Y/O

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has denied bail to a man accused of committing unnatural sex with an 8 year old child after observing that he may victimize other innocent children if set free.Calling the accused a grave threat to the society, a single judge bench comprising of Justice HS Madaan observed thus:"He has spoiled the life of a …

Kerala High Court Dismisses Jolly Joseph's Bail Plea, Says Bail Could Risk Exposing Witnesses To Possible Threat At Her Hands
3 years, 10 months ago

Kerala High Court Dismisses Jolly Joseph's Bail Plea, Says Bail Could Risk Exposing Witnesses To Possible Threat At Her Hands

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Monday, 01 March 2021, dismissed a bail application filed by Jollyamma Joseph, accused of poisoning six members of her family over a span of fourteen years. Taking into consideration Senior Public Prosecutor Suman Chakravarthy's submission that Joseph had attempted to commit self-harm by slitting her wrists, the Court concluded that she could not be allowed …

Keeping Accused In Custody As Offences Alleged To Be Committed Are 'Serious' Would Amount To Inflicting Pre-Trial Punishment: Jammu & Kashmir HC
4 years ago

Keeping Accused In Custody As Offences Alleged To Be Committed Are 'Serious' Would Amount To Inflicting Pre-Trial Punishment: Jammu & Kashmir HC

Live Law  

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has made it clear that an accused cannot be kept in custody merely for the reason that the offence alleged to have committed by him is of serious nature. "Allowing the petitioner to remain in custody because of the reason that the offences alleged to have been committed by him are serious in nature, …

Promoting Religious Enmity Wasn't Intended', Gauhati HC Grants Bail To Man Who Uploaded Objectionable Photos Of Lord Rama [Read Order]
4 years, 3 months ago

Promoting Religious Enmity Wasn't Intended', Gauhati HC Grants Bail To Man Who Uploaded Objectionable Photos Of Lord Rama [Read Order]

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The Gauhati High Court on Monday converted an interim bail granted to a man who uploaded the objectionable photos of Lord Rama into an absolute one. Allegation against the petitioner was that on 04.08.2020, the petitioner made a Facebook post, uploading some defamatory photos of Lord Rama and also used some un-parliamentary words, with a view to create communal disturbance. …

Rights Of Accused Should Not Become Illusory By Imposition Of Disproportionate Bail Conditions: SC [Read Judgment]
4 years, 3 months ago

Rights Of Accused Should Not Become Illusory By Imposition Of Disproportionate Bail Conditions: SC [Read Judgment]

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The conditions which a court imposes for the grant of bail have to balance the public interest in the enforcement of criminal justice with the rights of the accused, the Supreme Court has observed.The bench comprising Justices DY Chandrachud and Indira Banerjee observed that the discretion of the court has to be guided by the need to facilitate the administration …

[Bail Condition] Heavens Won't Fall Down If Rape Accused Is Stopped From Using Social Media To Protect Victim's Privacy: Kerala HC [Read Order]
4 years, 3 months ago

[Bail Condition] Heavens Won't Fall Down If Rape Accused Is Stopped From Using Social Media To Protect Victim's Privacy: Kerala HC [Read Order]

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While granting bail to a Rape accused, the Kerala High Court on Thursday remarked that "heavens will not fall down if a condition is imposed in a bail order restraining the accused in a rape case in using social media, especially when it is to protect the victim girl's privacy." In such circumstances, the Court remarked, "Considering the special facts …

[Koodathayi Murder] Merely Because Petitioner Is Woman, She Is Not Entitled To Bail: Kerala HC Dismisses Jolly's Bail Plea [Read Order]
4 years, 4 months ago

[Koodathayi Murder] Merely Because Petitioner Is Woman, She Is Not Entitled To Bail: Kerala HC Dismisses Jolly's Bail Plea [Read Order]

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Simply because the petitioner is a woman, she is not entitled bail, observed the Kerala High Court while dismissing the bail petition filed by Jolly Joseph of Koodathayi village of northern Kerala accused of murder of six of her family members over a span of 17 years by administering them cyanide.The counsel for the petitioner in the bail petition contended …

Allowing Bail To Rape Convict Ex-Priest To Marry Survivor Will Be A Mockery Of Justice: Activists' Plea In Kerala HC
4 years, 5 months ago

Allowing Bail To Rape Convict Ex-Priest To Marry Survivor Will Be A Mockery Of Justice: Activists' Plea In Kerala HC

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Stating that allowing the plea of rape convict Robin Vadakkumcheriyil, ex-priest of Catholic Church, to suspend the sentence to marry the rape survivor will set a bad precedent, an activist and a Christian feminist organization have filed an application in the High Court of Kerala.The applicants, Goerge Pulikuthiyil, an advocate-activist and Brinelle D'souza, founding and core committee member. Stating that …

Gravity Of Offence Not Decisive Ground to Deny Bail : Karnataka HC [Read Order]
5 years, 1 month ago

Gravity Of Offence Not Decisive Ground to Deny Bail : Karnataka HC [Read Order]

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Karnataka High Court while granting bail to an accused charged of kidnapping and rape of a minor girl, who later committed suicide, said "Gravity alone cannot be a decisive ground to deny bail, rather competing factors are to be balanced by the court while exercising its jurisdiction." Justice Ashok G Nijagganavar while granting bail to Santosh Danakankeri said that "Object …

Kerala HC Refuses Bail To Accused Involved In Violent Protests Against Women Entry In Sabarimala [Read Order]
6 years, 2 months ago

Kerala HC Refuses Bail To Accused Involved In Violent Protests Against Women Entry In Sabarimala [Read Order]

Live Law  

The High Court of Kerala today dismissed the bail application of a person accused of indulging in rioting and vandalism during protests against women entry in Sabarimala temple following the judgment of the Supreme Court. While dismissing the bail application, Justice Sunil Thomas observed that there was prima facie material to connect the accused to the crime.The accused was. While …

Kerala Church Sex Scandal : SC Dismisses Bail Application of Clergymen
6 years, 5 months ago

Kerala Church Sex Scandal : SC Dismisses Bail Application of Clergymen

Live Law  

The Supreme Court yesterday dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of Father Soni Abraham Varghese and Father Jaise K George in connection with the sex scandal case involving Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church in Kerala. The bench of Justice A K Sikri and Justice Ashok Bhushan dismissed their petition stating that it was not a fit case for anticipatory bail.They are accused …

"They Have Acted As Predators":Kerala HC Declines Anticipatory Bail To Clergymen In The Sexual Abuse Case [Read Order]
6 years, 6 months ago

"They Have Acted As Predators":Kerala HC Declines Anticipatory Bail To Clergymen In The Sexual Abuse Case [Read Order]

Live Law  

The High Court of Kerala has dismissed the plea of anticipatory bail of four priests of Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, alleged to be involved in a sexual abuse case. The court through Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan observed: “Prima facie, it appears that the applicants have acted as predators and they have taken undue advantage of the position of the survivor to …

Kerala HC rejects anticipatory bail pleas of 3 priests in sexual assault case
6 years, 6 months ago

Kerala HC rejects anticipatory bail pleas of 3 priests in sexual assault case

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Wednesday dismissed the anticipatory bail applications of three priests of Malankara Syrian Orthodox Church accused of sexually assaulting a woman. The priests, Abraham Varghese alias Sony varghese, Job Mathew and Jaise K George, had approached the court soon after the Crime Branch wing of Kerala Police slapped rape charges against four of the five …

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