Kerala HC directs Chief Secretary to conduct an enquiry against AG’s Office ;CJ asks registrar to give a Report; [Update; Registrar denies news reports]
9 years, 7 months ago

Kerala HC directs Chief Secretary to conduct an enquiry against AG’s Office ;CJ asks registrar to give a Report; [Update; Registrar denies news reports]

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UPDATE ; By a press note dt 3.8.2015 High Court of Kerala Registrar denied the news that the Chief Justice asked the registrar to submit a report. In an unprecedented development, the Kerala High Court on Friday ordered an enquiry to be conducted by the Chief Secretary against the Advocate General's office for failing to secure instructions in 4 cases registered. In an unprecedented development, the Kerala High Court on Friday ordered an enquiry to be conducted by the Chief Secretary against the Advocate General's office for failing to secure instructions in 4 cases registered by the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act which relates to alleged illegal assignment of around five acres of government land to two persons. By a press note dt 3.8.2015 High Court of Kerala Registrar denied the news that the Chief Justice asked the registrar to submit a report.

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Kerala HC unhappy over govt. not setting up dedicated authority for Periyar
1 week, 3 days ago

Kerala HC unhappy over govt. not setting up dedicated authority for Periyar

The Hindu  

A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court has expressed displeasure over the non-constitution of a dedicated authority or agency for the Periyar and has restrained the newly constituted monitoring committees from commencing their work until further orders. Justice Devan Ramachandran recently observed that the government order constituting the two monitoring committees “seems to fall below the requisite.” This is …

Illegal board: Kerala HC flays State govt. for supporting action of Secretariat staff forum
1 month ago

Illegal board: Kerala HC flays State govt. for supporting action of Secretariat staff forum

The Hindu  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday slammed the State government for supporting and justifying the action of the president and secretary of the Kerala Secretariat Employees Association’ by not proposing disciplinary proceedings against them for putting up a huge board in front of the Secretariat. The court further observed that the Additional Chief Secretary’s affidavit virtually averred that the offending …

Kerala High Court Issues Bailable Warrant Against Additional Chief Secretary Of Health For Not Complying With Its Directive
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Issues Bailable Warrant Against Additional Chief Secretary Of Health For Not Complying With Its Directive

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The Kerala High Court on Wednesday issued bailable warrant against Dr. Rajan N. Khobragade IAS, Additional Chief Secretary in the State's Health and Family Welfare Department for non-compliance of its 2023 order and non-appearance despite the direction of the Court. After the contempt case was filed, the Court on 2nd February 2024 directed the Principal Secretary to the Health and …

Registry To Obtain 'Administrative Order' From Chief Justice For Listing Cases Deviating From Roster: Kerala High Court
4 months ago

Registry To Obtain 'Administrative Order' From Chief Justice For Listing Cases Deviating From Roster: Kerala High Court

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The Kerala High Court has said that its Registry will seek "administrative orders" from Chief Justice if it receives any judicial orders to connect cases from a different roster without any assigned specific reason or without a direction to obtain permission from the Chief Justice. The Registry had submitted before the high court that in certain cases, judicial orders were …

"Callous & Casual Attitude Of State Towards Proceedings" : High Court Slams Kerala Govt For Not Filing Counter-Affidavit
9 months ago

"Callous & Casual Attitude Of State Towards Proceedings" : High Court Slams Kerala Govt For Not Filing Counter-Affidavit

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The High Court in a recent order came down heavily on the State Government for the callous and casual attitude they are having towards the Court proceedings. Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh observed: “This callous and casual approach of the State Government does not augur well in the dispensation of justice and would only show disrespect to the High Court, the …

TN Chief Secretary Writes To All Departments For Timely Implementation Of Court Orders To Avoid Contempt Proceedings
2 years, 8 months ago

TN Chief Secretary Writes To All Departments For Timely Implementation Of Court Orders To Avoid Contempt Proceedings

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The Chief Secretary to the State of Tamil Nadu, Mr. V Irai Anbu recently circulated a letter to his subordinates including Additional Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, Secretaries to Government, all heads of departments and all district collectors calling upon them to implement court orders within time for avoiding contempt proceedings. The letter was in response to an observation made by …

Delinquent's Right To Receive Enquiry Report Must Be Read Into Every Statute Even If Not Explicitly Stated: Kerala High Court
2 years, 9 months ago

Delinquent's Right To Receive Enquiry Report Must Be Read Into Every Statute Even If Not Explicitly Stated: Kerala High Court

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The Kerala High Court has held that a delinquent's right to receive the enquiry report is considered an essential part of a reasonable opportunity to be extended to them and a refusal to furnish the report amounts to a denial of their right to defend themselves in the disciplinary proceedings. A Division Bench of Justice A.K Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice …

Petition Listed After Prolonged Delay Despite Repeated Requests By Counsel; Kerala High Court Seeks Response From Registry
3 years ago

Petition Listed After Prolonged Delay Despite Repeated Requests By Counsel; Kerala High Court Seeks Response From Registry

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The Kerala High Court on Monday directed its Registrar to explain why a couple of writ petitions were not listed before a Bench on time despite all the defects being cured and recurring requests from the counsel for the petitioner. Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice Mohammed Nias C.P sought a response from the Registry having found force in the submission of …

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

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

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

Appointment Of Chief Investigating Officer At State Police Complaints Authority: Kerala High Court Seeks State's Response
3 years, 7 months ago

Appointment Of Chief Investigating Officer At State Police Complaints Authority: Kerala High Court Seeks State's Response

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The Kerala High Court recently issued notice to the State and sought its response regarding the appointment of a Chief Investigating Officer at the State Police Complaints Authority. he approached the Court aggrieved by the failure to appoint a non-police independent investigating officer, i.e., a Chief Investigating Officer at the State Police Complaints Authority. Additionally, he argued that Secrion 110 …

Kerala High Court Directs Police To Publish Details Of Officers Found Guilty Of Corruption Or Human Rights Violations
3 years, 11 months ago

Kerala High Court Directs Police To Publish Details Of Officers Found Guilty Of Corruption Or Human Rights Violations

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In a significant verdict, the Kerala High Court has directed the Kerala Police to publish in its official website the details of police officers who have been found guilty of corruption or human rights violations. The High Court ruled that the Police cannot shield the names of officers who have been found guilty or dismissed from service on charges of …

Judicial Appointments : Calcutta HC Seeks Personal Appearance Of Judicial Secretary For Making Incorrect Statements In Affidavit [Read Order]
5 years, 1 month ago

Judicial Appointments : Calcutta HC Seeks Personal Appearance Of Judicial Secretary For Making Incorrect Statements In Affidavit [Read Order]

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A division bench of the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday took stern view of a Judicial Secretary for stating incorrect facts in a court affidavit. Asking the Judicial Secretary of the State of West Bengal to make a personal appearance before the court, a division bench comprising Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Suvra Ghosh said that it was "unfortunate" that …

Kerala HC Issues Notice To VS Achuthanandan On Appointment To Administrative Reforms Commission
8 years, 4 months ago

Kerala HC Issues Notice To VS Achuthanandan On Appointment To Administrative Reforms Commission

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A division bench of Kerala High Court has issued notice to senior CPM leader and former Chief Minister of Kerala VS Achuthanandan in a public interest litigation challenging his appointment as Kerala Administrative Reforms Commission Chairman.The bench comprising Justice Thottathil B Radhakrishnan and Justice Devan Ramachandran was hearing the PIL filed by Advocate Arun Thomas against. A division bench of …

Kerala HC Issues Notice To VS Achuthanandan On Appointment To Administrative Reforms Commission
8 years, 4 months ago

Kerala HC Issues Notice To VS Achuthanandan On Appointment To Administrative Reforms Commission

Live Law  

A division bench of Kerala High Court has issued notice to senior CPM leader and former Chief Minister of Kerala VS Achuthanandan in a public interest litigation challenging his appointment as Kerala Administrative Reforms Commission Chairman.The bench comprising Justice Thottathil B Radhakrishnan and Justice Devan Ramachandran was hearing the PIL filed by Advocate Arun Thomas against. A division bench of …

Complaints against subordinate judiciary should be entertained only if accompanied by duly sworn affidavit and verifiable material: Delhi HC [Read Circular]
8 years, 10 months ago

Complaints against subordinate judiciary should be entertained only if accompanied by duly sworn affidavit and verifiable material: Delhi HC [Read Circular]

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The Registrar General of Delhi High Court has issued a Circular in view of the concern expressed by Chief Justice of India T.S. Thakur regarding the large number of complaints being received against members of the sub-ordinate Judiciary.The Circular lays down guidelines for the sake of uniformity in procedure while dealing with such complaints. It directs that the complaints making …

Complaints against subordinate judiciary should be entertained only if accompanied by duly sworn affidavit and verifiable material: Delhi HC [Read Circular]
8 years, 10 months ago

Complaints against subordinate judiciary should be entertained only if accompanied by duly sworn affidavit and verifiable material: Delhi HC [Read Circular]

Live Law  

The Registrar General of Delhi High Court has issued a Circular in view of the concern expressed by Chief Justice of India T.S. Thakur regarding the large number of complaints being received against members of the sub-ordinate Judiciary.The Circular lays down guidelines for the sake of uniformity in procedure while dealing with such complaints. It directs that the complaints making …

Kerala HC directs Chief Secretary to conduct an enquiry against AG’s Office ;CJ asks registrar to give a Report; [Update; Registrar denies news reports]
9 years, 7 months ago

Kerala HC directs Chief Secretary to conduct an enquiry against AG’s Office ;CJ asks registrar to give a Report; [Update; Registrar denies news reports]

Live Law  

UPDATE ; By a press note dt 3.8.2015 High Court of Kerala Registrar denied the news that the Chief Justice asked the registrar to submit a report. In an unprecedented development, the Kerala High Court on Friday ordered an enquiry to be conducted by the Chief Secretary against the Advocate General's office for failing to secure instructions in 4 cases …

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