Time To Stop Entertaining Writ Petitions Relating To Wakf Act, Parties Must First Approach Statutory Authorities: Kerala High Court
2 years, 1 month ago

Time To Stop Entertaining Writ Petitions Relating To Wakf Act, Parties Must First Approach Statutory Authorities: Kerala High Court

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The Kerala High Court recently observed that time has come for it to stop entertaining writ petitions seeking directions relating to a wakf and to insist that the party should first approach the authorities under the Wakf Act.The Division Bench comprising Justice A.K. The Kerala High Court recently observed that time has come for it to stop entertaining writ petitions seeking directions relating to a wakf and to insist that the party should first approach the authorities under the Wakf Act. dismissed a writ petition filed by a person who claimed to be the present hereditary Muthavalli of the Pannur Karandomthook Juma-Ath Palli Committee and challenged the order by which the Wakf Board had appointed a returning officer to conduct elections to the Juma-ath Committee. Entertaining a writ petition straight away without insisting that a party should avail alternate remedy is an over-liberal approach that is causing immense difficulties to the high court, adding to the huge arrears".

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Munambam Land Dispute: Kerala Govt Prefers Appeal Against High Court Order Cancelling Appointment Of Inquiry Commission; Hearing On April 3
4 days, 5 hours ago

Munambam Land Dispute: Kerala Govt Prefers Appeal Against High Court Order Cancelling Appointment Of Inquiry Commission; Hearing On April 3

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The Kerala government has preferred an appeal against High Court's March 17 order cancelling the appointment of an Inquiry Commission set up by the State to resolve the land dispute between residents of Munambam and the Waqf Board.A single judge of the Court had allowed the plea filed by Kerala Waqf Samrakshana Vedhi, a registered society which works for protecting …

Kerala High Court Condemns Panchayat For Continuing Third Round Of Litigation Over ₹50K, Points Litigation Cost Being Paid From Public Fund
5 days, 6 hours ago

Kerala High Court Condemns Panchayat For Continuing Third Round Of Litigation Over ₹50K, Points Litigation Cost Being Paid From Public Fund

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court criticised a Grama Panchayat for engaging in third round of litigation over an amount of rupees fifty thousand. Court said, “Considering the fact that the costs of the litigation are being paid out of public funds, the Grama Panchayat should have been circumspect as to where to stop the litigation. Aggrieved by the order in the …

Kerala High Court Asks State To File Draft Composition Of 'Working Group' Which Will Formulate Rules To Curb Ragging
1 week, 5 days ago

Kerala High Court Asks State To File Draft Composition Of 'Working Group' Which Will Formulate Rules To Curb Ragging

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday asked the State government to file within one week, a draft composition of the working group that is proposed to frame comprehensive Rules to curb the rising menace of ragging in the State. It had thus directed the State to constitute a multidisciplinary working group comprising of ex-officio members and nominated experts from various …

Munambam Land Dispute| 'Issue Before Waqf Tribunal' : Kerala High Court Sets Aside Appointment Of Inquiry Commission
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Munambam Land Dispute| 'Issue Before Waqf Tribunal' : Kerala High Court Sets Aside Appointment Of Inquiry Commission

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Monday allowed the petition challenging the appointment of Inquiry Commission to find a permanent solution in the dispute between the Munambam residents and the Waqf Board. "However, as the issue is in consideration before the Waqf Tribunal, even if the dispute creates any issues of public order, still recourse to the Provisions of the Commission …

Appeals U/S 19 Of Contempt Of Court Act Can Only Be Against Order Imposing Punishment, Framing Of Charges Not Appealable: Kerala High Court
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Appeals U/S 19 Of Contempt Of Court Act Can Only Be Against Order Imposing Punishment, Framing Of Charges Not Appealable: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court observed that an appeal under Section 19 of the Contempt of Court Act will lie only in cases when the order is connected and incidental to the order of punishment for contempt. “Hence, the scheme of Section 19 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, the Rules framed thereunder, and the decisions of the Apex Court, …

HC adjourns hearing on pleas against Munambam commission
1 month, 1 week ago

HC adjourns hearing on pleas against Munambam commission

The Hindu  

The Kerala High Court on Friday adjourned to February 25 the hearing on writ petitions challenging the State government’s order appointing an inquiry commission, headed by former High Court judge C.N. They contended that the land dedicated to the Waqf Board cannot be alienated without the Board’s sanction and that the occupants of the land in Munambam were rank trespassers. …

Death Penalty, Imprisonment, Breach Of Peace, Trial Of Offences: Kerala HC Clarifies Scope & Application Of Criminal Writ Petitions
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Death Penalty, Imprisonment, Breach Of Peace, Trial Of Offences: Kerala HC Clarifies Scope & Application Of Criminal Writ Petitions

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The Kerala High Court has stated that proceedings that may result in punishments such as death, imprisonment and forfeiture of property should be filed as Writ Petitions. The Registrar clarified that as per a notification dated April 11, 2013, writ petition was adopted in the High Court for petitions under Article 226 for writ of Habeas Corpus and for other …

Interim Orders Affecting Substantial Rights Of Parties And Causing Prejudice Are Appealable While Writ Petition Is Pending: Kerala HC
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Interim Orders Affecting Substantial Rights Of Parties And Causing Prejudice Are Appealable While Writ Petition Is Pending: Kerala HC

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has reiterated that interim orders that affect the substantial rights and liabilities of the parties and cause significant prejudice, are appealable during the pendency of the writ petition under Section 5 of the Kerala High Court Act, 1958. Such an order, touching upon the substantial rights and liabilities of the parties and causing substantial prejudice to …

Kerala HC judge recuses himself from hearing plea against constitution of commission on Munambam issue
2 months, 1 week ago

Kerala HC judge recuses himself from hearing plea against constitution of commission on Munambam issue

The Hindu  

Dias of the Kerala High Court on Thursday recused himself from hearing a writ petition challenging the State government’s order appointing an inquiry commission headed by former High Court judge C.N. The petitioner said that the State government had no power or authority to appoint a Commission of Inquiry to find a fact which had already been found in existence …

Kerala High Court closes petition by UDF councillor of Koothattukulam municipality
2 months, 1 week ago

Kerala High Court closes petition by UDF councillor of Koothattukulam municipality

The Hindu  

The Kerala High Court on Monday closed a writ petition filed by a UDF councillor of the Koothattukulam municipality, for which the court had previously directed the maintenance of law and order during the no-confidence motion against the LDF chairperson. Dias, the counsel for petitioner Prince Paul John submitted that CPI councillor Kala Raju was allegedly ‘abducted’ on the day …

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

Kerala High Court Extends Waqf Board's Term Until Election Process Initiated By State Concludes
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Extends Waqf Board's Term Until Election Process Initiated By State Concludes

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court recently extended the term of the state Wakf Board–whose term was set to expire on December 14–until the election initiated by the state government for the constitution of the board is concluded. The Division Bench of Justice Amit Rawal and Justice Easwaran S ordered thus: “we further issue a direction that the term of the elected …

"Maintainability" Of Writ Petition Different From "Entertaining" Writ Petition: Kerala High Court Explains
3 months, 3 weeks ago

"Maintainability" Of Writ Petition Different From "Entertaining" Writ Petition: Kerala High Court Explains

Live Law  

The Kerala stated that there is distinction between entertainability and maintainability of a writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution. The division bench of Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice S Manu observed thus: “Even if alternate remedy is available to the Petitioner, that cannot be a ground to hold the writ petition under Article 226 of the …

Kerala government sets up judicial panel to resolve Munambam Waqf land dispute
4 months, 1 week ago

Kerala government sets up judicial panel to resolve Munambam Waqf land dispute

India Today  

In a move to address the land dispute between residents and the Kerala Waqf Board in Munambam, the Kerala government decided to appoint a judicial commission to investigate the matter. The decision was made at a high-level meeting convened by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, which also included Law Minister P Rajeev and Waqf board officials. Their legal rights will be …

Kerala government sets up judicial panel to resolve Munambam Waqf land dispute
4 months, 1 week ago

Kerala government sets up judicial panel to resolve Munambam Waqf land dispute

India Today  

In a move to address the land dispute between residents and the Kerala Waqf Board in Munambam, the Kerala government decided to appoint a judicial commission to investigate the matter. The decision was made at a high-level meeting convened by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, which also included Law Minister P Rajeev and Waqf board officials. Their legal rights will be …

Writ Courts Shall Not Act As Court Of Appeal Against Decision Of Lower Court Or Tribunals To Correct Errors Of Fact: Bombay High Court
4 months, 1 week ago

Writ Courts Shall Not Act As Court Of Appeal Against Decision Of Lower Court Or Tribunals To Correct Errors Of Fact: Bombay High Court

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court recently clarified that writ courts shall not trench upon an alternate remedy provided by statute for granting any relief, by assuming jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution. Similarly, writ courts shall not act as a court of appeal against the decision of the lower court or Tribunals, to correct errors of fact, observed the Division …

Revisional Jurisdiction Available , Writ Not Maintainable Against First Appellate Authority Order : Kerala High Court
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Revisional Jurisdiction Available , Writ Not Maintainable Against First Appellate Authority Order : Kerala High Court

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The Kerala High Court has held that the writ petition is not maintainable against the first appellate authority's order under the Kerala Building Tax Act.The bench of Justice A. K. Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice Syam Kumar V.M. The Kerala High Court has held that the writ petition is not maintainable against the first appellate authority's order under the Kerala Building …

Register Writ Petitions Against DRT/SARFAESI Proceedings As Unnumbered And Send To Bench : Kerala High Court To Registry
8 months, 1 week ago

Register Writ Petitions Against DRT/SARFAESI Proceedings As Unnumbered And Send To Bench : Kerala High Court To Registry

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court issued a notification on July 19 directing the Filing Scrutiny Officers to register petitions filed under the DRT Act and SARFAESI Act as unnumbered and sent to the Bench as per roster for directions. This is pursuant to the judgment of the Supreme Court in PHR Invent Educational Society vs. UCO Bank deprecating the interference of …

High Court Rejects Plea Challenging Appointment Of Delhi Waqf Board's Administrator, Imposes ₹10K Costs
10 months ago

High Court Rejects Plea Challenging Appointment Of Delhi Waqf Board's Administrator, Imposes ₹10K Costs

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea challenging the appointment of Administrator of Delhi Waqf Board with costs of Rs. “This Court is not inclined to entertain the present writ petition and is inclined to dismiss the writ petition imposing costs of Rs.10,000/- on the Petitioner to be deposited with the Armed Forces Battle Casualties Welfare Fund within four …

Supreme Court Disposes Of Kerala Govt's Petition Filed Before HC Against NGT Order As Withdrawn, Gives Liberty To File Appeal
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Disposes Of Kerala Govt's Petition Filed Before HC Against NGT Order As Withdrawn, Gives Liberty To File Appeal

Live Law  

The Supreme Court disposed of the writ petition filed before the Kerala High Court challenging an order of the National Green Tribunal after the same was upheld by the Supreme Court earlier. The order was passed after Senior Advocate R Basant, appearing for the State, informed the Court that the state was withdrawing the writ petition from the High Court. …

Kerala High Court Quashes Assessment Order Issued Without Effective Hearing Due To Technical Issues With Link Provided For Video Conferencing
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Quashes Assessment Order Issued Without Effective Hearing Due To Technical Issues With Link Provided For Video Conferencing

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has quashed an assessment order passed under the Income Tax Act on finding that the assessee was not provided an effective hearing. Allowing the writ petition, Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh held that the impugned assessment order was issued contrary to the principles of natural justice since there was no effective hearing. The bench said: “Considering the …

Successive Habeas Corpus Petition Challenging Same Detention Order Not Maintainable Even If New Grounds Are Raised: Kerala High Court
1 year, 1 month ago

Successive Habeas Corpus Petition Challenging Same Detention Order Not Maintainable Even If New Grounds Are Raised: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has stated that successive habeas corpus petitions are maintainable if fresh grounds are raised, however, a successive habeas corpus petition challenging the same detention order is not maintainable before the same court even on fresh grounds. A second habeas corpus writ was filed by the petitioner-wife of detenu before the High Court challenging the very same …

Defection | Withdrawal Of Earlier Petition Against Defection Sufficient Ground To Condone Delay In Filing Subsequent Petition: Kerala High Court
1 year, 1 month ago

Defection | Withdrawal Of Earlier Petition Against Defection Sufficient Ground To Condone Delay In Filing Subsequent Petition: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has held that if an election petition filed before the Election Commission within statutory period is withdrawn, the same will be sufficient cause for another person to seek condonation of delay in moving the subsequent election petition. "Once an original petition is filed before the Election Commission alleging defection within a statutory period and suppose the …

Article 227 Can't Be Invoked To Interfere With Lower Court Proceedings Merely On Parties' Requests For Out-Of-Turn Hearings: Kerala High Court
1 year, 7 months ago

Article 227 Can't Be Invoked To Interfere With Lower Court Proceedings Merely On Parties' Requests For Out-Of-Turn Hearings: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has held that although it possesses the authority to ensure that lower courts and tribunals adhere to their prescribed jurisdiction and functions in accordance with the law, this power granted under Article 227 of the Constitution does not grant the High Court the right to intervene in the proceedings of other courts or tribunals merely based …

"Out-Of-Turn" Hearings Can Cause Injustice To Other Litigants, Priority Should Be Given Only In Exceptional Cases With Genuine Reasons: Kerala High Court
1 year, 10 months ago

"Out-Of-Turn" Hearings Can Cause Injustice To Other Litigants, Priority Should Be Given Only In Exceptional Cases With Genuine Reasons: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Monday held that litigants should be allowed to seek early disposal of their cases only in exceptional cases where justifiable and genuine reasons are made out before the appropriate court.The Court also took note of the increasing tendency of litigants to approach the High Court for expeditious disposal of lower court cases. The Kerala High …

Family Court Can't Dispose Application For Time Bound Adjudication Merely Saying 'Case Will Be Disposed At Earliest', Must Fix Time Frame: Kerala HC
1 year, 11 months ago

Family Court Can't Dispose Application For Time Bound Adjudication Merely Saying 'Case Will Be Disposed At Earliest', Must Fix Time Frame: Kerala HC

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Monday held that when an application is filed seeking time bound disposal of a matter, the family court cannot dispose such an application passing an order that the case “will be disposed of at the earliest”.A division bench of Justice Anil K. Narendran and Justice P.G. The Kerala High Court on Monday held that when …

Kerala High Court Dismisses Plea To Suspend State's Top Officials For 'Undue Influence', Says Aimless Allegations Without Supporting Material
1 year, 11 months ago

Kerala High Court Dismisses Plea To Suspend State's Top Officials For 'Undue Influence', Says Aimless Allegations Without Supporting Material

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Monday came down heavily upon the practice of filing writ petitions without any basis and thereby 'threatening the system into ridicule'. Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas while dismissing a plea alleging State's Top officials of influencing others to destroy petitioner's life, imposed a cost of Rs.25,000/- payable to the Kerala Legal Services Authority. The petitioner also …

Supreme Court criticizes Kerala State Waqf Board for indulging in 'arm-twisting'
2 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court criticizes Kerala State Waqf Board for indulging in 'arm-twisting'

Op India  

On Thursday, February 2, the Supreme Court slammed the Kerala State Waqf Board for engaging in ‘arm-twisting’ while hearing a case on the retrospective operability of section 52A of the Waqf Act, 1995, which carries penal consequences on anyone ‘encroaching’ on Waqf land. The State Waqf Board was strongly criticized by the bench at today’s hearing for using coercion and …

State Govt Well Equipped To Decide Legality Of Panchayat Decisions, S.191 Kerala Panchayat Raj Act Is An Efficacious Alternate Remedy: High Court
2 years, 3 months ago

State Govt Well Equipped To Decide Legality Of Panchayat Decisions, S.191 Kerala Panchayat Raj Act Is An Efficacious Alternate Remedy: High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday, while dismissing two Writ Petitions, observed that Section 191 of Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 is an efficacious, alternate statutory remedy against any resolutions or decisions taken by the panchayat.Section 191 of the KPR Act deals with the power of cancellation and suspension of resolutions etc. The Kerala High Court on Tuesday, while dismissing …

Existence Of An Alternate Remedy Cannot Exclude Writ Jurisdiction Of High Court : Supreme Court
2 years, 3 months ago

Existence Of An Alternate Remedy Cannot Exclude Writ Jurisdiction Of High Court : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court reiterated that the existence of an alternate remedy by itself cannot exclude the writ jurisdiction of the High Court. "A constitutional remedy cannot be barred or excluded as when the High Court exercises its power under Article 226, it cannot be a case of lack of inherent jurisdiction. An alternate remedy by itself does not divest the …

Cases Pending For Years, Introspection By Judiciary Necessary; Otherwise People Will Lose Faith: Kerala High Court Issues Directions To Registry
2 years, 4 months ago

Cases Pending For Years, Introspection By Judiciary Necessary; Otherwise People Will Lose Faith: Kerala High Court Issues Directions To Registry

Live Law  

Commenting on the delay in adjudication of cases, the Kerala High Court recently observed that introspection by the judiciary is also necessary or otherwise, people will lose faith in the system.The court directed its Registrar General and Registrar to bring to the Chief Justice's notice the old writ petitions pending in different jurisdictions and take appropriate steps in. Commenting on …

Kerala High Court Exalts Police Assistance In Tracing Out Woman Alleged To Have Been Illegally Detained
2 years, 5 months ago

Kerala High Court Exalts Police Assistance In Tracing Out Woman Alleged To Have Been Illegally Detained

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court recently appreciated the "invaluable assistance" rendered to it by the State Police in disposing a habeas corpus writ petition.The Division Bench consisting of Justice K. Vinod Chandran and Justice C. Jayachandran exalted the assistance of various Police Personnel within State Police Department in tracing out the person, alleged to have been illegally detained, both. The Kerala …

Supreme Court Criticises "Cyclostyled" HC Orders Disposing FIR Quashing Pleas With Direction To Police To Follow "Arnesh Kumar" Judgment
2 years, 9 months ago

Supreme Court Criticises "Cyclostyled" HC Orders Disposing FIR Quashing Pleas With Direction To Police To Follow "Arnesh Kumar" Judgment

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday stated that it does not "appreciate" the manner in which a Single Judge of the Uttarakhand High Court has disposed off various criminal writ petitions in a "cyclostyled manner"- without looking into the merits and only with a direction to the police to follow the judgment of the top court in Arnesh Kumar's case before …

Delhi High Court seeks Centre's response on plea challenging validity of Waqf Act
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi High Court seeks Centre's response on plea challenging validity of Waqf Act

Firstpost  

The plea has been filed in the Delhi High Court by BJP leader, Advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Central Government on a petition challenging the constitutional validity of the provisions of Waqf Act, 1995. Notices were issued to the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice and …

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

Live Law  

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 …

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Challenging RTE Act Exemption For Madrassas & Vedic Pathshalas; Gives Liberty To Approach HC
3 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Challenging RTE Act Exemption For Madrassas & Vedic Pathshalas; Gives Liberty To Approach HC

Live Law  

On Friday, the Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea assailing Section 1 and 1 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 on the touchstone of Article 14, 15, 16, 21, 21A and the Preamble of the Constitution of India, to the extent that it excludes Madrasahs and Vedic Pathshalas from its ambit. Senior Counsel, …

Excommunication Illegal Under Wakf Act, Infringes Fundamental Rights: Kerala High Court
3 years, 1 month ago

Excommunication Illegal Under Wakf Act, Infringes Fundamental Rights: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

In a notable judgment, the Kerala High Court has held that ex-communication or externment, whether declared or undeclared, is illegal and impermissible under the Wakf Act.The Court further declared that any bye-law or scheme in relation to the administration of the Wakf Property authorising ex-communication is also illegal as it infringes the fundamental rights guaranteed by the. In a notable …

AP High Court Adjourns Cases Against 'Three Capitals' Laws To Dec 27, Takes Note Of Bill To Repeal Contentious Laws
3 years, 4 months ago

AP High Court Adjourns Cases Against 'Three Capitals' Laws To Dec 27, Takes Note Of Bill To Repeal Contentious Laws

Live Law  

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Monday adjourned to December 27, the hearing in a clutch of writ petitions filed before it challenging the A. P. Decentralisation and Inclusive Development of All Regions Act 2020 and Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Act 2020.The Bench of Chief Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and comprising Justices M. Satyanarayana Murthy and D. V. S. …

Settlement Via Marriage Not A Ground To Quash Proceedings Against Rape Accused Under POCSO: Kerala High Court
3 years, 6 months ago

Settlement Via Marriage Not A Ground To Quash Proceedings Against Rape Accused Under POCSO: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has held that a compromise of marriage between the parties is not a ground to quash the criminal proceedings against the accused under the provisions of POCSO.Justice V. Shircy while dismissing a petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, remarked:"Rape is not only a very serious and inhumane offence …

Can't Entertain A Writ Petition Merely Because Petitioner Participated In Online Selection Process For Gujarat Institute From Here: Kerala High Court
3 years, 7 months ago

Can't Entertain A Writ Petition Merely Because Petitioner Participated In Online Selection Process For Gujarat Institute From Here: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday declined to entertain a petition that challenged the selection process of a Gujarat Institute in which the petitioner had participated online from the State of Kerala. The question before the Bench was whether the High Court can entertain a writ petition merely for the reason that the petitioner has participated in the selection process …

Kerala High Court Dismisses Plea For Publication Of Lakshadweep Draft Regulations In Vernacular Languages
3 years, 8 months ago

Kerala High Court Dismisses Plea For Publication Of Lakshadweep Draft Regulations In Vernacular Languages

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday dismissed the petition seeking directions to the Lakshadweep Administration to publish its draft Regulations in the vernacular languages. The plea was filed by Lakshadweep MP and political leaders.A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice S Manikumar and Justice Shaji P Chaly while ruling that the reliefs sought in the petition cannot be allowed, granted. A …

Kerala High Court Issues Guidelines To Be Followed By Courts Before Acting Upon The "Pleading of Guilty" By An Accused
3 years, 9 months ago

Kerala High Court Issues Guidelines To Be Followed By Courts Before Acting Upon The "Pleading of Guilty" By An Accused

Live Law  

A Single Bench of the Kerala High Court while reversing the conviction imposed upon the petitioner on Tuesday, issued a set of guidelines to be followed in cases of an accused pleading guilty for the offences charged against him. The petition contends that the trial court convicted the petitioner of the above offences solely upon pleading guilty. The elaborate procedure …

Kerala High Court Seeks State's Response On Plea For Action Against Opposition Leader VD Satheesan For Alleged COVID Protocol Violation
3 years, 9 months ago

Kerala High Court Seeks State's Response On Plea For Action Against Opposition Leader VD Satheesan For Alleged COVID Protocol Violation

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court sought response from the State about the action taken on a complaint filed against VD Satheesan, Leader of Opposition, for allegedly violating Covid-19 protocol.The division bench comprising Justices A. Muhamed Mustaque and Kauser Edappagath was considering a writ petition filed by N.Arun, who had filed the complaint before Director General of Police, in this regard.In. The …

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 …

How Kerala High Court Rendered Justice By Invoking Writ Jurisdiction To Solve Dispute Between Private Parties
4 years, 1 month ago

How Kerala High Court Rendered Justice By Invoking Writ Jurisdiction To Solve Dispute Between Private Parties

Live Law  

Can writ jurisdiction be invoked for effective settlement of disputes between private parties? A judgment passed by Kerala High Court in October last year, illustrates how such an indulgence by writ courts could help in delivery of justice.In this case, the Secretary of the. A judgment passed by Kerala High Court in October last year, illustrates how such an indulgence …

'Abuse Of Process' : Karnataka High Court Dismisses Petition Seeking Criminal Action Against Azim Premji Under RBI Act
4 years, 2 months ago

'Abuse Of Process' : Karnataka High Court Dismisses Petition Seeking Criminal Action Against Azim Premji Under RBI Act

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a petition filed by a not for profit company named "India Awake for Transparency", challenging an order of the magistrate court dismissing its private complaint seeking directions to Reserve Bank of India to register a case against Wipro founder Azim Premji and others under the Reserve Bank of India Act. Further, it was said …

Public Interest Litigation Filed Purely On The Basis Of News Paper Report Is Not Maintainable: Kerala High Court
4 years, 4 months ago

Public Interest Litigation Filed Purely On The Basis Of News Paper Report Is Not Maintainable: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

Public Interest Litigation filed purely on the basis of paper report is not maintainable, the Kerala High Court observed.The bench comprising the Chief Justice S. Manikumar and Justice Shaji P. Chaly dismissed a PIL filed by a social worker seeking a direction to authorities to complete the reconstruction work of the Perumbuzha bridge. Public Interest Litigation filed purely on the …

Cabinet Decided To Recommend Governor To Withdraw Ordinance On 118A of Kerala Police Act: Govt. Informs Kerala High Court
4 years, 4 months ago

Cabinet Decided To Recommend Governor To Withdraw Ordinance On 118A of Kerala Police Act: Govt. Informs Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday recorded the submission made by the Additional Advocate General of Kerala that the Cabinet has decided to withdraw the controversial Amendment to Kerala Police Act introducing Section 118A of the Act.Recording this submission, the bench comprising Chief Justice S Manikumar and Justice Shaji P Chaly adjourned the petitions. The Kerala High Court on Wednesday …

Karnataka High Court Quashes Special Judge Order Referring Corruption Complaint Against Minister CT Ravi To ACB
4 years, 4 months ago

Karnataka High Court Quashes Special Judge Order Referring Corruption Complaint Against Minister CT Ravi To ACB

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has partly allowed a petition filed by Minister C.T. Justice John Michael Cunha quashed and set aside the order dated October 6, 2016, issued by the Special Court under the Prevention of Corruption Act, referring the complaint made before it under Sections 13 read with 13 of the Act, to the Superintendent of Police, Anti-Corruption Bureau, …

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