Kerala High Court Seeks Report Of Police Chief In Contempt Case Against CPI(M) State Secretary For Blocking Road To Hold Party Conference
3 months, 1 week ago

Kerala High Court Seeks Report Of Police Chief In Contempt Case Against CPI(M) State Secretary For Blocking Road To Hold Party Conference

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has sought instructions from the State Police Chief regarding the construction of a stage for the CPI party's area conference and consequent obstruction of roads in front of the District Court complex and police station in Vanchiyoor on December 05, 2024. The Division bench of Justice Anil K.Narendran and Justice Muralee Krishna S was hearing the contempt petition filed against against CPI State Secretary M V Govindan for leading the party area conference by allegedly blocking public roads. Court stated, “After considering all the materials, we deem it appropriate to direct the learned Advocate General to get instructions from State Police Chief regarding blocking of roads in front of the Vanchiyoor District Court complex and Vanchiyoor police station” The Station House Officer of the Vanchiyoor police station, who appeared before the Court today submitted that the general convenor of Palayam area conference of CPI refused to remove the stage. The station house officer also submitted a report mentioning the details of persons who were involved in this party area conference.

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ED summons Kerala CPI(M) MP K. Radhakrishnan in Karuvannur bank case
1 week ago

ED summons Kerala CPI(M) MP K. Radhakrishnan in Karuvannur bank case

The Hindu  

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned CPI MP K. Radhakrishnan for questioning on March 15 in a money laundering case linked to the alleged irregularities in Karuvannur Service Cooperative Bank, official sources said on Thursday. The money laundering case stems from at least 16 FIRs registered by the Kerala Police Crime Branch at Thrissur in July 2021 on charges of alleged …

HC adjourns hearing in contempt case against leader of ASHA workers, UDF leaders
3 weeks, 2 days ago

HC adjourns hearing in contempt case against leader of ASHA workers, UDF leaders

The Hindu  

A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court on Tuesday adjourned to February 28 the hearing on a petition seeking contempt of court proceedings against the leader of the ASHA Health Workers Association and the UDF, including Ramesh Chennithala and K.K. Meanwhile, Kiran Narayanan, former Thiruvananthapuram City Police Commissioner, in an additional affidavit, informed the Bench that steps had been …

CPI(M) blocks major Kannur road for protest despite pending Kerala High Court case
3 weeks, 3 days ago

CPI(M) blocks major Kannur road for protest despite pending Kerala High Court case

The Hindu  

Even as a case concerning a Communist Party of India area meeting that obstructed traffic at Vanchiyoor in the capital Thiruvananthapuram remains pending in the Kerala High Court, the party occupied a major road in Kannur for a protest, setting up a pandal near the Head Post Office on Tuesday The demonstration, held under the slogan ‘Isn’t Kerala in India?’, …

Govindan appears before HC in contempt of court case
1 month, 1 week ago

Govindan appears before HC in contempt of court case

The Hindu  

Govindan, State secretary of the Communist Party of India, on Wednesday appeared in person before a Division Bench of the Kerala High Court in a contempt of court case filed against him and other leaders for blocking a road at Vanchiyoor in Thiruvananthapuram by putting up a stage on the road for holding a local party meeting. He was exempted …

Dharna on roads: HC expresses dissatisfaction with affidavit of police officers
1 month, 1 week ago

Dharna on roads: HC expresses dissatisfaction with affidavit of police officers

The Hindu  

A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court on Monday orally expressed its dissatisfaction with the affidavits filed by the police officers including Kiran Narayanan, former Thiruvananthapuram city police commissioner and the Station House Officers of Vanchiyoor and Cantonment police stations in Thiruvananthapuam and Central Police station in Kochi in a contempt of court initiated against them and the political …

Kerala HC asks CPI(M) ,CPI and Congress leaders to appear in contempt of court case
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2 months, 1 week ago

Kerala HC asks CPI(M) ,CPI and Congress leaders to appear in contempt of court case

The Hindu  

A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court on Thursday asked Communist Party of India State secretary M.V. Govindan, Communist Party of India State secretary Binoy Viswam and various other leaders of the CPI, CPI and Congress to appear in person before the court on February 10 in a contempt of court case initiated against them for holding meeting by …

Road Blockage: Kerala High Court Issues Notice Of Appearance To CPI(M) And Congress Members, State Officials
2 months, 1 week ago

Road Blockage: Kerala High Court Issues Notice Of Appearance To CPI(M) And Congress Members, State Officials

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday issued notice of appearance to various CPI leaders, Congress activists and State officials for allegedly committing contempt of its directions by blocking public roads to conduct events.A Division Bench comprising Justices Anil K. Narendran and Muralee Krishna S. found prima facie case against the Respondents and issued notice.The contempt. The Kerala High Court on …

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

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: December 09 - December 15, 2024
3 months ago

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: December 09 - December 15, 2024

Live Law  

Nominal Index Manoj George v State of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw 782 Manohari R v The Deputy Tahsildar, 2024 LiveLaw 783 DBS Bank India Ltd v The State of Kerala and Others, 2024 LiveLaw 784 M Shammy Kumar v State of Kerala & Connected Matter, 2024 LiveLaw 785 Nishad Padinjare Peediyekkal V Hyderiyya Masjid Mahall Committee, 2024 LiveLaw 786 State Bank …

CPI(M) Area Conference: Kerala HC Seeks Personal Appearance Of Circle Inspector Over Violation Of Judgment Prohibiting Public Meet On Roads
3 months, 1 week ago

CPI(M) Area Conference: Kerala HC Seeks Personal Appearance Of Circle Inspector Over Violation Of Judgment Prohibiting Public Meet On Roads

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has sought personal appearance of concerned Circle Inspector of Police on Thursday, to explain the facts and circumstances in the contempt petition against CPI State Secretary M V Govindan for allegedly blocking public roads for holding Palayam area conference. The Court ordered thus: “The learned additional advocate general would submit that the fourth respondent, Circle Inspector …

Contempt Case Filed In Kerala High Court Against CP(I)M State Secretary MV Govindan For Blocking Roads To Hold Party Conference
3 months, 1 week ago

Contempt Case Filed In Kerala High Court Against CP(I)M State Secretary MV Govindan For Blocking Roads To Hold Party Conference

Live Law  

A contempt case has been filed against CPM State Secretary M V Govindan in the Kerala High Court for allegedly blocking the roads by constructing a stage for holding Palayam area conference of the party on December 5. The contempt case has been filed alleging that the MV Govindan has violated the directions of the Court dated June 23, 2010 …

Kerala CM protecting criminals behind 'kafir' post: UDF
7 months ago

Kerala CM protecting criminals behind 'kafir' post: UDF

New Indian Express  

Satheeshan pointed out that the police officer who filed the report has been transferred and those who shared the posts are yet to be apprehended. Satheeshan also alleged Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan who also holds the charge of the Home Department is "protecting those behind the posts." The CM who also holds charge of the Home Department is claiming ignorance …

"Callous & Casual Attitude Of State Towards Proceedings" : High Court Slams Kerala Govt For Not Filing Counter-Affidavit
8 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Live Law  

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 …

Apex court order a recognition of Kerala’s case, says Govindan
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Apex court order a recognition of Kerala’s case, says Govindan

The Hindu  

By referring a case filed by Kerala challenging the limits imposed by the Union government on the States’ borrowing capacity to a five-judge Constitution Bench, the Supreme Court has recognised the relevance of the issue, CPI State secretary M.V. He told the media in Kozhikode on Monday that the Union government had been taking steps akin to imposing an economic …

Supreme Court Rejects Congress MLA K Babu's Objections To Maintainability Of Election Petition Filed By CPI(M) Leader M Swaraj
1 year, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Rejects Congress MLA K Babu's Objections To Maintainability Of Election Petition Filed By CPI(M) Leader M Swaraj

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the petition filed by K Babu, Congress MLA from Kerala, challenging the maintainability of the election petition filed by CPI leader M Swaraj in the Kerala High Court challenging the former's election from Thrippunithura constituency in the 2021 assembly elections.Babu had approached the Supreme Court challenging the Kerala High Court's. The Supreme Court on …

Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: January 1 - January 7, 2024
1 year, 2 months ago

Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: January 1 - January 7, 2024

Live Law  

A weekly round-up of important cases from the Madras High Court Citations: 2024 LiveLaw 1 To 2024 LiveLaw 8 NOMINAL INDEX Ganeshkumar v The Principal Secretary to Government, 2024 LiveLaw 1 The Principal Commissioner of Income Tax Versus K.M.Mammen, 2024 LiveLaw 2 ABC v XYZ, 2024 LiveLaw 3 Dr R Karpagam v Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Chief Wildlife …

Kerala High Court Flays Chief Secretary For Failure To Appear Online In Contempt Case, Says 'Other Engagements' Prioritised Over People's Plight
1 year, 4 months ago

Kerala High Court Flays Chief Secretary For Failure To Appear Online In Contempt Case, Says 'Other Engagements' Prioritised Over People's Plight

Live Law  

The Chief Secretary of the State V. Venu, drew the flak of the Kerala High Court on Monday for his failure to appear before the Court online in two contempt of court cases. Justice Devan Ramachandran expressed the Court's strong criticism on the authority's failure to appear before it. "Any person would have empathy for the condition of the petitioner …

CPI(M) Kerala State secretary denies New Delhi police raided party general secretary Sitaram Yechury’s home
1 year, 5 months ago

CPI(M) Kerala State secretary denies New Delhi police raided party general secretary Sitaram Yechury’s home

The Hindu  

Communist Party of India Kerala State secretary M.V. Govindan has denied news reports that the New Delhi police inspected party general secretary Sitaram Yechury’s house as part of its ongoing investigation against online publishing portal NewsClick. #WATCH | Delhi: On Delhi Police conducting raids at different premises linked to NewsClick, CPI General Secretary Sitaram Yechury says, "Police came to my …

Supreme Court Refuses To Stay Kerala HC Proceedings In Petition Challenging Election Of Congress MLA K Babu
1 year, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Refuses To Stay Kerala HC Proceedings In Petition Challenging Election Of Congress MLA K Babu

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to stay the proceedings in the election petition filed against Congress MLA K Babu pending before the Kerala High Court, challenging his election from the Tripunithura constituency in the 2021 Kerala Legislative Assembly Elections.The Election Petition in the High Court was filed by CPI leader M Swaraj seeking to declare the election of Babu …

Kerala High Court Initiates Suo Motu Contempt Proceedings Against CPI(M) Idukki Secretary For Continuing Office Construction Despite Orders
1 year, 6 months ago

Kerala High Court Initiates Suo Motu Contempt Proceedings Against CPI(M) Idukki Secretary For Continuing Office Construction Despite Orders

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday initiated contempt of court proceedings against the Idukki District Secretary of CPI, C.V. Varghese, for proceeding with the construction of the political party's office at Santhanpara, in violation of the Court's order to halt the same. The Division Bench comprising Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque and Justice Sophy Thomas further restrained the party office. The …

Kerala High Court Voices Displeasure Over Continued Construction Of CPI(M) Offices In Idukki Despite Interim Order
1 year, 6 months ago

Kerala High Court Voices Displeasure Over Continued Construction Of CPI(M) Offices In Idukki Despite Interim Order

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday expressed its displeasure with the ongoing construction of the CPI Party Office in Santhanpara, despite an interim order issued the previous day directing such constructions to be suspended.The Division Bench of Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque and Justice Sophy Thomas had issued a directive on Tuesday to immediately cease the construction of CPI Offices. The …

CPI(M) Leader Brinda Karat Moves Supreme Court Against "Continuous Calls For Social & Economic Boycott Of Muslim Community"
1 year, 7 months ago

CPI(M) Leader Brinda Karat Moves Supreme Court Against "Continuous Calls For Social & Economic Boycott Of Muslim Community"

Live Law  

Communist Party of India leaders Brinda Karat & KM Tiwari have sought impleadment in an ongoing case against hate speeches in the Supreme Court of India. But unfortunately, neither stringent action is being taken against such people by the Police and Administration nor are such meetings being stopped.” Two weeks back, the Supreme Court had passed a direction to police …

Supreme Court Stays Order Of Kerala High Court That Annuled CPI(M) MLA A Raja's Election From Reserved Constituency
1 year, 10 months ago

Supreme Court Stays Order Of Kerala High Court That Annuled CPI(M) MLA A Raja's Election From Reserved Constituency

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the order of the Kerala High Court that had declared the election of CPI MLA A. Raja from Devikulam reserved constituency as void, on the ground that a practising Christian could not be a Scheduled Caste member. The Kerala High Court on 20th March 2023 had annulled the CPM MLA’s election stating that he …

Kerala: State Govt apologizes before HC for delay in seizing PFI properties
2 years, 2 months ago

Kerala: State Govt apologizes before HC for delay in seizing PFI properties

Op India  

On Friday, 23rd December 2022, the Kerala state government furnished an unconditional apology before the Kerala High Court for stalling the recovery of 5.20 crores in losses from the Popular Front of India for a flash strike organized by the banned Islamist outfit on 23rd September 2022. #BREAKING | Kerala Govt tenders unconditional apology before High Court for failing to …

Kerala HC Issues Notice To Thiruvananthapuram Mayor In Plea For CBI Probe Into 'Letter' Seeking List Of CPI(M) Workers For Appointments
2 years, 4 months ago

Kerala HC Issues Notice To Thiruvananthapuram Mayor In Plea For CBI Probe Into 'Letter' Seeking List Of CPI(M) Workers For Appointments

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday issued notice to Thiruvananthapuram Mayor Arya Rajendran and LDF Parliamentary Party Secretary D.R. Anil in the plea moved seeking CBI or judicial investigation into the 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 sought. …

Plea In Kerala High Court Seeks CBI Probe Into Thiruvananthapuram Mayor's 'Letter' Seeking List Of CPI(M) Workers For Appointments
2 years, 4 months ago

Plea In Kerala High Court Seeks CBI Probe Into Thiruvananthapuram Mayor's 'Letter' Seeking List Of CPI(M) Workers For Appointments

Live Law  

An Ex-Councillor of the Medical College Ward in Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation, G. S. Sreekumar, has moved the Kerala High Court seeking 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.In. An Ex-Councillor of the …

SC refuses to entertain CPI(M)\'s plea against demolition drive in Shaheen Bagh
2 years, 10 months ago

SC refuses to entertain CPI(M)\'s plea against demolition drive in Shaheen Bagh

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court Monday refused to entertain a plea filed by CPI against the demolition drive in Shaheen Bagh here, saying it cannot interfere with the anti-encroachment drive at the instance of a political party. A bench of Justices L Nageswara Rao and B R Gavai asked the party to approach the Delhi High Court. The top court …

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Contempt Application Filed By Telecom Watchdog Citing Interference With Administration Of Justice
3 years, 6 months ago

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Contempt Application Filed By Telecom Watchdog Citing Interference With Administration Of Justice

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court today issued notice on an application for initiation of contempt, filed by Telecom Watchdog in the case pertaining to grant of telecom contracts to private players under the Universal Services Obligation, allegedly without conducing a tender process.The contempt petition is filed against Secretary, DoT; Deputy Administrator, USO Fund, DoT; and certain Police. The Delhi High Court …

Supreme Court says police officers siding with ruling party a 'disturbing trend', needs to be stopped
3 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court says police officers siding with ruling party a 'disturbing trend', needs to be stopped

Firstpost  

The apex court said this while hearing a suspended IPS officer’s plea for protection in a sedition case registered against him in Chhattisgarh New Delhi: Filing of sedition cases when regimes change is a disturbing trend, the Supreme Court said on Thursday, granting protection from arrest to a suspended senior IPS officer against whom two criminal cases for offence 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

Live Law  

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 …

2 CPI(M) Kerala Leaders Face Case for Alleged Threat to Cong MP, Left Denies Charge
3 years, 9 months ago

2 CPI(M) Kerala Leaders Face Case for Alleged Threat to Cong MP, Left Denies Charge

News 18  

A case was on Sunday registered against two local CPI leaders for allegedly threatening Congress MP Ramya Haridas, police said. The case was registered against former Alathur Panchayat president M A Naser and panchayat member Najeeb for allegedly stopping the vehicle of the MP and threatening her, the police said. The alleged incident happened today when the MP got down …

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 …

Mere Presence Of A CPI (M) Party Member Along With The Members Of BJP Cannot Be Viewed To Hold That He Has Joined BJP: Kerala HC [Read Order]
4 years, 5 months ago

Mere Presence Of A CPI (M) Party Member Along With The Members Of BJP Cannot Be Viewed To Hold That He Has Joined BJP: Kerala HC [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday observed that mere presence of a CPI party member along with the members of BJP cannot be viewed to hold that the member of CPI has joined BJP. Background A Writ Petition was filed challenging an order of the Kerala State Election Commission dismissing the petition filed by the petitioner under Section 4 of …

HC initiates contempt proceedings against 3 policemen in Sattankulam
4 years, 8 months ago

HC initiates contempt proceedings against 3 policemen in Sattankulam

The Hindu  

Taking a serious view of police personnel attached to the Sattankulam station not cooperating with the Judicial Magistrate, Kovilpatti, in connection with the inquiry into the alleged custodial torture and deaths of traders P. Jayaraj and J. Benicks, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday initiated suo motu criminal contempt proceedings against two senior police officers and …

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 …

Bribe Offer to Kerala HC Judge; Lawyers Forum moves AG seeking Contempt action
8 years, 9 months ago

Bribe Offer to Kerala HC Judge; Lawyers Forum moves AG seeking Contempt action

Live Law  

A petition has been filed by Indian Association of Lawyers, before the Advocate General seeking sanction to initiate contempt of court proceedings against those who have offered bribe to a Kerala High Court Judge Justice K.T. As per the petition, it is stated that the attempt to bribe the judge resulted in interference with administration of Justice amounting to contempt …

Bribe Offer to Kerala HC Judge; Lawyers Forum moves AG seeking Contempt action
8 years, 9 months ago

Bribe Offer to Kerala HC Judge; Lawyers Forum moves AG seeking Contempt action

Live Law  

A petition has been filed by Indian Association of Lawyers, before the Advocate General seeking sanction to initiate contempt of court proceedings against those who have offered bribe to a Kerala High Court Judge Justice K.T. As per the petition, it is stated that the attempt to bribe the judge resulted in interference with administration of Justice amounting to contempt …

Kerala HC asks Cultural Minister K.C Joseph to appear in person on March 1 in Contempt Case
9 years, 1 month ago

Kerala HC asks Cultural Minister K.C Joseph to appear in person on March 1 in Contempt Case

Live Law  

A division bench of the Kerala High Court on Tuesday has directed the Minister for Cultural and Rural Affairs, Mr K.C Joseph to appear before it on 01/03/16 at 03:30 pm to face the contempt proceedings initiated against later. The minister had allegedly made derogatory remarks in his face book against Mr Justice Alexander Thomas which was the reason for …

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 …

Be it a village man or the Chief Minister, Law is equal to all Public Servants : Vigilance Court orders investigation against Kerala CM [Read Order]
9 years, 1 month ago

Be it a village man or the Chief Minister, Law is equal to all Public Servants : Vigilance Court orders investigation against Kerala CM [Read Order]

Live Law  

In yet another blow to UDF Government in Kerala, Vigilance Court has asked the Vigilance and Anti Corruption Bureau to investigate the complaint against the Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy and Power minister Aryadan Mohammed.The complainant in this case had produced a CD and newspaper reports to bring to the notice of the Court the statements made by Saritha S …

Be it a village man or the Chief Minister, Law is equal to all Public Servants : Vigilance Court orders investigation against Kerala CM [Read Order]
9 years, 1 month ago

Be it a village man or the Chief Minister, Law is equal to all Public Servants : Vigilance Court orders investigation against Kerala CM [Read Order]

Live Law  

In yet another blow to UDF Government in Kerala, Vigilance Court has asked the Vigilance and Anti Corruption Bureau to investigate the complaint against the Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy and Power minister Aryadan Mohammed.The complainant in this case had produced a CD and newspaper reports to bring to the notice of the Court the statements made by Saritha S …

CPI-M flays government opposition to judge
10 years, 8 months ago

CPI-M flays government opposition to judge

India TV News  

New Delhi: The CPI-M Thursday described as "shameful" the government's opposition to Gopal Subramaniam as a Supreme Court judge, forcing the latter to opt out. "Subramaniam has withdrawn his name for appointment as a judge in the Supreme Court. This is a result of the shameful stand adopted by the Modi government in objecting to this appointment," it said.The party …

Kerala CM To Contest Polls, CPI-M Reverses Decision
14 years ago

Kerala CM To Contest Polls, CPI-M Reverses Decision

India TV News  

Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 18 : Bowing to public pressure,the CPI in Kerala today reversed its decision to drop Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan from contest for the state assembly, bringing the party's most popular face to poll arena to lead the LDF for April 13 polls. The dramatic turn, which was a replay of 2006 scenario,came after the central leadership directed …

Question of contempt
17 years, 5 months ago

Question of contempt

The Hindu  

THE Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, defines civil contempt as wilful disobedience of any judgment, decree, direction, order or other process of a court or wilful breach of an undertaking given to a court. The Supreme Court on September 30 and on October 1 found force in the argument advanced by the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam that the …

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