HC Dismisses Plea Against Kerala Ministers Who Boycotted Cabinet Meeting [Read Judgment]
7 years, 3 months ago

HC Dismisses Plea Against Kerala Ministers Who Boycotted Cabinet Meeting [Read Judgment]

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The Kerala High Court has dismissed a plea questioning the authority of some Kerala ministers to continue as ministers, for their abstinence from cabinet meeting convened by the Chief Minister.Alappey Asharaf had filed a writ petition seeking a Writ of Quo Warranto against Kerala Ministers viz. The Kerala High Court has dismissed a plea questioning the authority of some Kerala ministers to continue as ministers, for their abstinence from cabinet meeting convened by the Chief Minister. Alappey Asharaf had filed a writ petition seeking a Writ of Quo Warranto against Kerala Ministers viz. According to him, the act of boycotting the cabinet meeting convened by the Chief Minister amounts to breach of oath of office and therefore, they are liable to be proceeded with for breach of oath.

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Madras HC refuses to stay proceedings against Minister Rajakannappan in MCC violation case
2 months ago

Madras HC refuses to stay proceedings against Minister Rajakannappan in MCC violation case

New Indian Express  

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Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Seeking Specified Ministry For Senior Citizens, Allows Petitioner To Approach Govt
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Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Seeking Specified Ministry For Senior Citizens, Allows Petitioner To Approach Govt

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on January 20 refused to entertain a writ petition as withdrawn seeking direction for the Union Government to consider establishing a dedicated Ministry for senior citizens of the country. The Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw the petition and make an appropriate representation to the concerned ministries of the Government.The writ petition was heard by a bench. …

Kerala HC closes councillor’s petition on civic body’s no-confidence motion
2 months, 1 week ago

Kerala HC closes councillor’s petition on civic body’s no-confidence motion

New Indian Express  

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Kerala High Court Dismisses MLA Ganesh Kumar's Plea To Quash Case For Alleged Conspiracy Against Deceased Former CM Oommen Chandy
1 year, 5 months ago

Kerala High Court Dismisses MLA Ganesh Kumar's Plea To Quash Case For Alleged Conspiracy Against Deceased Former CM Oommen Chandy

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Friday dismissed the plea filed by MLA K.B. Ganesh Kumar seeking to quash the case against him in connection with alleged conspiracy involved in naming late Congress leader and former Chief Minister of the State, Oommen Chandy, in the solar sexual assault case.The case is pending before court of Judicial First Class Magistrate at Kottarakkara,"Serious. …

Former MP urges HC to issue a writ of quo warranto against Senthilbalaji
1 year, 9 months ago

Former MP urges HC to issue a writ of quo warranto against Senthilbalaji

The Hindu  

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Kerala HC dismisses M Sivasankar's bail plea in Life Mission case
1 year, 11 months ago

Kerala HC dismisses M Sivasankar's bail plea in Life Mission case

India Today  

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2 years, 3 months ago

Kerala High Court Dismisses Plea Seeking CBI Probe Into Thiruvananthapuram Mayor's 'Letter' Over Jobs For CPI(M) Workers

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Friday dismissed the plea moved by an ex-councillor of Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation for CBI or judicial investigation into Thiruvananthapuram Mayor Arya Rajendran's purported letter seeking a list of CPI party members for appointment to various posts on a contract basis in the Health Division of the Municipal Corporation.Justice K. Babu dismissed the. The Kerala High …

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2 years, 4 months ago

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The Supreme Court upheld the Madras High Court judgment dismissing challenge against appointment of two persons as Vice Presidents of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal.No recourse to the writ jurisdiction of the High Court to seek a writ of quo warranto could have been taken, the bench of CJI DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala observed.Aniruthan, a lawyer, had earlier …

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3 years, 4 months ago

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Live Law  

In a fascinating judgment, the Kerala High Court on Wednesday wished a petitioner good luck on cracking Kerala Engineering Architectural Medical Entrance exam on her next attempt, rather than imposing cost for filing multiple pleas with similar prayers, thereby wasting the time of the Court.Justice P.V. In a fascinating judgment, the Kerala High Court on Wednesday wished a petitioner good …

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4 years, 5 months ago

Kerala HC Dismisses Quo Warranto Plea Challenging Appointment Of Its Former Judge As Chairman Of Kerala State Commission for Backward Classes [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has dismissed a quo warranto petition against Justice G. Sasidharan, who is Chairman, Kerala State Commission for Backward Classes.One S. Subramaniam had approached the High Court contending that Justice Sasidharan was appointed to the post of Upa LokAyukta, and therefore is disqualified from being appointed as a Chairman of the Backward Classes Commission, an appointment. The …

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6 years, 6 months ago

SC Dismisses Plea Against Justice Gogoi 's Appointment As Next Chief Justice Of India

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HC Dismisses Plea Against Kerala Ministers Who Boycotted Cabinet Meeting [Read Judgment]
7 years, 3 months ago

HC Dismisses Plea Against Kerala Ministers Who Boycotted Cabinet Meeting [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has dismissed a plea questioning the authority of some Kerala ministers to continue as ministers, for their abstinence from cabinet meeting convened by the Chief Minister.Alappey Asharaf had filed a writ petition seeking a Writ of Quo Warranto against Kerala Ministers viz. The Kerala High Court has dismissed a plea questioning the authority of some Kerala …

A Minister Can’t Invoke Writ Jurisdiction Against His Own Govt Or Its Functionaries: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]
7 years, 4 months ago

A Minister Can’t Invoke Writ Jurisdiction Against His Own Govt Or Its Functionaries: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]

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A division bench of the High Court of Kerala, comprising Justice PN Ravindran and Justice Devan Ramachandran, has held that a minister cannot invoke writ jurisdiction against his own government or its functionaries. It was further averred by the petitioner that the District Collector had formulated such a report after an enquiry in this regard in lieu of a communication …

A Minister Can’t Invoke Writ Jurisdiction Against His Own Govt Or Its Functionaries: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]
7 years, 4 months ago

A Minister Can’t Invoke Writ Jurisdiction Against His Own Govt Or Its Functionaries: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]

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A division bench of the High Court of Kerala, comprising Justice PN Ravindran and Justice Devan Ramachandran, has held that a minister cannot invoke writ jurisdiction against his own government or its functionaries. It was further averred by the petitioner that the District Collector had formulated such a report after an enquiry in this regard in lieu of a communication …

Kerala HC admits petition seeking to declare contempt of court jurisdiction as unconstitutional [Read Petition]
8 years, 8 months ago

Kerala HC admits petition seeking to declare contempt of court jurisdiction as unconstitutional [Read Petition]

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The Division Bench of High Court of Kerala, comprising of Acting Chief Justice Thottathil B Radhakrishnan and Justice P.V Asha has admitted a writ petition seeking to declare the exercise of contempt of court jurisdiction as unconstitutional.The public interest litigation has been filed by Advocate Mathews J Nedumpara contending that contempt jurisdiction amounted to negation of powers of. The Division …

Kerala HC admits petition seeking to declare contempt of court jurisdiction as unconstitutional [Read Petition]
8 years, 8 months ago

Kerala HC admits petition seeking to declare contempt of court jurisdiction as unconstitutional [Read Petition]

Live Law  

The Division Bench of High Court of Kerala, comprising of Acting Chief Justice Thottathil B Radhakrishnan and Justice P.V Asha has admitted a writ petition seeking to declare the exercise of contempt of court jurisdiction as unconstitutional.The public interest litigation has been filed by Advocate Mathews J Nedumpara contending that contempt jurisdiction amounted to negation of powers of. The Division …

Kerala HC initiate Contempt Proceedings against Kerala Minister for Cultural Affairs KC Joseph
9 years, 1 month ago

Kerala HC initiate Contempt Proceedings against Kerala Minister for Cultural Affairs KC Joseph

Live Law  

A Division bench of the Kerala High Court on Tuesday had decided to initiate contempt of court proceedings against Minister for Culture and Rural affairs, State of Kerala, Mr K.C Joseph for his alleged derogatory remarks against Justice Alexander Thomas, after the latter had criticised the inefficiency of the Advocate General’s office in conducting of the cases before the. A …

Kerala HC DB stayed 2 Sentences containing remarks against Chief Minister, from 135 Pages Single Judge Order for CBI Investigation against CM's Ex-Gunman. [Read the Single Bench order]
10 years, 11 months ago

Kerala HC DB stayed 2 Sentences containing remarks against Chief Minister, from 135 Pages Single Judge Order for CBI Investigation against CM's Ex-Gunman. [Read the Single Bench order]

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A Division Bench of Kerala High Court consisting of Justice K M Joseph and Justice Jayshankaran Nambiar stayed two sentences from a single Bench order which contains some observations against the Chief Minister of Kerala Mr.Oomman Chandy and his office. Justice Harun Al Rashid while ordering CBI investigation into two land-grabbing cases against accused, including Chief Minister's former. Justice Harun …

Plea against Jayalalithaa's continuance in office dismissed
13 years, 5 months ago

Plea against Jayalalithaa's continuance in office dismissed

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition questioning the continuance in office of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on account of her scheduled appearance in a Bangalore trial court in a disproportionate assets case. The Supreme Court had earlier dismissed Ms. Jayalalithaa's petition and directed her to personally appear before the trial court for recording her statement under Section …

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