Kerala HC Initiates Contempt Proceedings Against Former Vigilance Chief Jacob Thomas For Complaint Against Sitting Judges
7 years ago

Kerala HC Initiates Contempt Proceedings Against Former Vigilance Chief Jacob Thomas For Complaint Against Sitting Judges

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The Kerala High Court has initiated contempt proceedings against former vigilance director Jacob Thomas for levelling allegations of corruption against two high court judges – Justice P Ubaid and Justice Abraham Mathew, who were allegedly victimising him by passing adverse judgments in several corruption cases he has been probing, including the Pattor land scam.The development follows. The Kerala High Court has initiated contempt proceedings against former vigilance director Jacob Thomas for levelling allegations of corruption against two high court judges – Justice P Ubaid and Justice Abraham Mathew, who were allegedly victimising him by passing adverse judgments in several corruption cases he has been probing, including the Pattor land scam. The development follows a complaint made by Thomas on March 9 to Central Vigilance Commissioner in which he had made several allegations against the two judges and also the Lokayukta Pius C Kuriakose of demoralizing him from probing corruption cases involving highly influential persons of the state. It is to be noted that Thomas had in his complaint said, “A series of judgments came from Mr. Justice P. Ubaid of the Honourable High Court of Kerala starting from the beginning of February, 2017, all of which were widely published in media as scathing criticism against him immediately upon each order by the learned single judge”.

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Kochi Corpn. to recommend Vigilance probe into allegations of officials demanding bribes
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Kochi Corpn. to recommend Vigilance probe into allegations of officials demanding bribes

The Hindu  

The City Corporation has decided to recommend a Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau probe into the allegations of civic officials demanding bribes for regularising some illegal buildings. Mr. Renish alleged that an official had demanded a bribe for re-categorising a building in Vyttila by stating that the money was being collected to be shared between chairpersons of Development and Town Planning …

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 …

Contempt case: Vivek Agnihotri appears in Delhi HC, tenders apology, gets discharged
1 year, 11 months ago

Contempt case: Vivek Agnihotri appears in Delhi HC, tenders apology, gets discharged

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri appeared before the Delhi High Court on Monday and tendered an unconditional apology in connection with a criminal contempt case over his alleged remarks against a judge of the court. The high court recalled the criminal contempt notice issued to him and noted that an affidavit filed by Agnihotri also reflected the regret and remorse …

No Agitation Within Court: Calcutta HC Orders In Contempt Case Against Protesting Lawyers, Criticizes Defamatory Posters Against Judge
2 years, 2 months ago

No Agitation Within Court: Calcutta HC Orders In Contempt Case Against Protesting Lawyers, Criticizes Defamatory Posters Against Judge

Live Law  

In a significant development, a three-Judge Bench of the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday issued a slew of directions restraining advocates from holding agitations within the court premises pertaining to the contempt case initiated by Justice Rajasekhar Mantha against the errant lawyers who had created a ruckus outside his courtroom on January 9. A Bench comprising Justices TS Sivagnanam, IP …

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 …

Contempt case: HC asks Vivek Agnihotri to appear before court, apologise in person
2 years, 3 months ago

Contempt case: HC asks Vivek Agnihotri to appear before court, apologise in person

India TV News  

Contempt case: HC asks Vivek Agnihotri to appear before court, apologise in person The court was hearing an application filed by Vivek Agnihotri seeking to be permitted to participate in the criminal contempt proceedings initiated by the high court on its own. Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri tendered a written apology in the Delhi High Court on Tuesday in a criminal contempt …

Kerala HC Issues Show Cause Notice To Former Lakshadweep Magistrate Over Alleged Manipulation Of Evidence In 2015 Case
2 years, 3 months ago

Kerala HC Issues Show Cause Notice To Former Lakshadweep Magistrate Over Alleged Manipulation Of Evidence In 2015 Case

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Monday issued show-cause notice to former Sub Judge/Chief Judicial Magistrate at Amini island in Lakshadweep, asking him to explain why disciplinary proceedings should not be recommended against him for allegedly manipulating evidence of a witness in a 2015 case.Justice P.V. The Kerala High Court on Monday issued show-cause notice to former Sub Judge/Chief Judicial Magistrate …

Sub Inspector Was Unaware Of 'Arnesh Kumar' Guidelines: Police Commissioner Submits Before Kerala High Court
2 years, 7 months ago

Sub Inspector Was Unaware Of 'Arnesh Kumar' Guidelines: Police Commissioner Submits Before Kerala High Court

Live Law  

An interesting development transpired in the Kerala High Court recently when a Commissioner of Police communicated in his statement to the Court that a Sub Inspector of Police was oblivious of the principles laid down by the Supreme Court in Arnesh Kumar v. State of Bihar.A Division Bench of Justice Alexander Thomas and Justice Shoba Annamma Eapen condemned the cavalier …

Vivek Agnihotri, Anand Ranganathan, Swarajya issued notices in contempt of court case
2 years, 10 months ago

Vivek Agnihotri, Anand Ranganathan, Swarajya issued notices in contempt of court case

Op India  

On Wednesday, the Delhi High Court sent fresh notices to filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri, scientist and political commentator Anand Ranganathan and Swarajya Magazine in a 2018 Contempt-of-Court case. In October 2018, The Delhi High Court initiated contempt proceedings against Economist S Gurumurthy over his article on Justice S Muralidhar, where he had questioned S Muralidhar’s credibility as the High Court judge …

'Allegations Criminal In Nature, Prior Sanction U/S 17A PC Act Prima Facie Not Necessary': Kerala HC Nods To Vigilance Probe Against Ex-VACB Officer
3 years ago

'Allegations Criminal In Nature, Prior Sanction U/S 17A PC Act Prima Facie Not Necessary': Kerala HC Nods To Vigilance Probe Against Ex-VACB Officer

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Friday dismissed a petition filed by a retired Superintendent of Police seeking to quash a case registered against him by the Vigilance Special Investigation Unit.Justice Sunil Thomas gave green light to the VACB to continue with its probe against the petitioner finding that the offences alleged against him were not covered by. The Kerala High …

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 …

Scandalising as contempt: The Hindu Editorial on proceedings against Prashant Bhushan
4 years, 7 months ago

Scandalising as contempt: The Hindu Editorial on proceedings against Prashant Bhushan

The Hindu  

The initiation of proceedings for criminal contempt of court against lawyer-activist Prashant Bhushan has once again brought under focus the necessity for retaining the law of contempt as it stands today. The origin of this dilemma lies in the part of contempt law that criminalises anything that “scandalises or tends to scandalise” the judiciary or “lowers the court’s authority”. Few …

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 …

Delhi HC Directs CVC To Inquire Into Corruption Charges Against CEO Of Petronet LNG [Judgment]
5 years, 6 months ago

Delhi HC Directs CVC To Inquire Into Corruption Charges Against CEO Of Petronet LNG [Judgment]

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has directed Central Vigilance Commission to make an inquiry against the CEO of Petronet LNG Ltd for the alleged charges of corruption made by a whistle blower. The court also asked the whistle blower to make his representation before a disciplinary committee which had passed an order against him ex parte. The petitioner submitted that since …

Kerala AG Sanctions Criminal Contempt Against Businessman For Remarks Against Sitting Judge [Read Order]
5 years, 8 months ago

Kerala AG Sanctions Criminal Contempt Against Businessman For Remarks Against Sitting Judge [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Advocate General of Kerala C P Sudhakara Prasad has given sanction to two lawyers to move for criminal contempt against Kerala-based businessman Kochouseph Chittilappilly for remarks against a sitting judge.The AG observed that Chittilappilly lowered the dignity of the Court by writing a letter to the Chief Justice complaining of oral remarks allegedly made by Justice Devan. The Advocate …

Contempt Action Sought Against Kerala Businessman For Remarks Against Sitting Judge
6 years, 1 month ago

Contempt Action Sought Against Kerala Businessman For Remarks Against Sitting Judge

Live Law  

Two petitions seeking sanction to initiate criminal contempt against Kerala businessman Kochouseph Chittilappilly have been filed before the Advocate General of Kerala under Section 15 of the Contempt of Courts Action.The petitions filed by S Aswaumar and advocate B H Manzoor allege that Chittilappilly wrote a letter to the Chief Justice of High Court against Justice Devan Ramchandran, who. Two …

Refrain From Filing Status Reports In A “Casual And Cavalier” Manner: Delhi HC To Delhi Police [Read Judgment]
6 years, 4 months ago

Refrain From Filing Status Reports In A “Casual And Cavalier” Manner: Delhi HC To Delhi Police [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court recently absolved Station House Officer PS Mayur Vihar, Inspector Manoj Kumar Sharma of contempt charges, while directing the Delhi Police to refrain from filing status reports in a “casual” and “cavalier” manner.A Bench comprising Justice Siddharth Mridul and Justice Sangita Dhingra Sehgal ordered, “…officials of the Delhi Police are required to be held to. The Delhi …

Jharkhand HC Drops Contempt Case Against MLA Subject To Payment Of 2.5 Lakhs To Kerala Flood Relief Fund [Read Order]
6 years, 6 months ago

Jharkhand HC Drops Contempt Case Against MLA Subject To Payment Of 2.5 Lakhs To Kerala Flood Relief Fund [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Jharkhand High Court last week agreed to drop contempt proceedings initiated against Rashtriya Janta Dal MLA Bhola Yadav for his comments on the fodder scam verdict, which had sentenced RJD president Lalu Prasad to 14 years in jail, with a fine of Rs. 60 lakh.The Bench comprising Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice Ratnaker Bhengra accepted his unconditional and …

J’khand HC Quashes Contempt Notice Against Cong Leader Manish Tiwary, RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav Over Statements Made To Media After Fodder Scam Verdict [Read Order]
6 years, 10 months ago

J’khand HC Quashes Contempt Notice Against Cong Leader Manish Tiwary, RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav Over Statements Made To Media After Fodder Scam Verdict [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Jharkhand High Court has quashed the contempt of court notice issued against Congress spokesperson Manish Tiwary, RJD leader and ex-deputy CM of Bihar Tejashwi Yadav and RJD’s Raghuwans Prasad Singh and Shivanand Tiwari by a special CBI court in Ranchi which was hearing the fodder scam case.Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh quashed the contempt notice issued by Special CBI Judge …

J’khand HC Quashes Contempt Notice Against Cong Leader Manish Tiwary, RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav Over Statements Made To Media After Fodder Scam Verdict [Read Order]
6 years, 10 months ago

J’khand HC Quashes Contempt Notice Against Cong Leader Manish Tiwary, RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav Over Statements Made To Media After Fodder Scam Verdict [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Jharkhand High Court has quashed the contempt of court notice issued against Congress spokesperson Manish Tiwary, RJD leader and ex-deputy CM of Bihar Tejashwi Yadav and RJD’s Raghuwans Prasad Singh and Shivanand Tiwari by a special CBI court in Ranchi which was hearing the fodder scam case.Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh quashed the contempt notice issued by Special CBI Judge …

Supreme Court stays contempt proceedings against Jacob Thomas
6 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court stays contempt proceedings against Jacob Thomas

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Lending a breather to suspended IPS officer Jacob Thomas, the Supreme Court on Monday stayed the contempt of court proceedings the Kerala High Court initiated suo motu. On March 16, the HC held that prima facie his complaint to the Central Vigilance Commission tantamount to criminal contempt defined by the Contempt of Courts Act. Denying these charges, he …

SC Stays Contempt Proceedings Against Former Kerala Vigilance Director Jacob Thomas
6 years, 11 months ago

SC Stays Contempt Proceedings Against Former Kerala Vigilance Director Jacob Thomas

Live Law  

A Supreme Court bench of Justice AK Sikri and Justice Ashok Bhushan on Monday issued notice to the Kerala High Court on an SLP preferred by the state’s former vigilance director Jacob Thomas against the March 20 order of the high court initiating suo motu contempt proceedings against him, thereby staying the proceedings.BackgroundThe Kerala High Court had initiated contempt. A …

SC Stays Contempt Proceedings Against Former Kerala Vigilance Director Jacob Thomas
6 years, 11 months ago

SC Stays Contempt Proceedings Against Former Kerala Vigilance Director Jacob Thomas

Live Law  

A Supreme Court bench of Justice AK Sikri and Justice Ashok Bhushan on Monday issued notice to the Kerala High Court on an SLP preferred by the state’s former vigilance director Jacob Thomas against the March 20 order of the high court initiating suo motu contempt proceedings against him, thereby staying the proceedings.BackgroundThe Kerala High Court had initiated contempt. A …

Kerala HC Initiates Contempt Proceedings Against Former Vigilance Chief Jacob Thomas For Complaint Against Sitting Judges
7 years ago

Kerala HC Initiates Contempt Proceedings Against Former Vigilance Chief Jacob Thomas For Complaint Against Sitting Judges

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has initiated contempt proceedings against former vigilance director Jacob Thomas for levelling allegations of corruption against two high court judges – Justice P Ubaid and Justice Abraham Mathew, who were allegedly victimising him by passing adverse judgments in several corruption cases he has been probing, including the Pattor land scam.The development follows. The Kerala High Court …

Kerala HC Closes Contempt Case Against Journo Who Alleged Corruption, Nepotism In Judicial Appointments [Read Judgment]
7 years, 7 months ago

Kerala HC Closes Contempt Case Against Journo Who Alleged Corruption, Nepotism In Judicial Appointments [Read Judgment]

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He offered to publish in a regional newspaper having wide circulation in Kochi, a corrective-cum-apologyThe Kerala High Court has closed a criminal contempt proceeding against a man who, in his newspaper article, alleged corruption and nepotism in judicial appointments.Jaleel TA, owned a weekly newspaper named My Kochi, and he published an article in December 2016, alleging that the collegium. He …

Kerala HC Closes Contempt Case Against Journo Who Alleged Corruption, Nepotism In Judicial Appointments [Read Judgment]
7 years, 7 months ago

Kerala HC Closes Contempt Case Against Journo Who Alleged Corruption, Nepotism In Judicial Appointments [Read Judgment]

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He offered to publish in a regional newspaper having wide circulation in Kochi, a corrective-cum-apologyThe Kerala High Court has closed a criminal contempt proceeding against a man who, in his newspaper article, alleged corruption and nepotism in judicial appointments.Jaleel TA, owned a weekly newspaper named My Kochi, and he published an article in December 2016, alleging that the collegium. He …

Vigilance director Loknath Behera tightens vigil over officials
7 years, 9 months ago

Vigilance director Loknath Behera tightens vigil over officials

Deccan Chronicle  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Vigilance director Loknath Behera has directed the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau officials to conduct proper inquiries into genuine complaints against VACB officials to uphold the credibility of the anti-corruption machinery. In a directive to Vigilance officials in this regard, Mr. Behera said that even anonymous and pseudonymous petitions should be looked into. Vigilance sources said that normally anonymous petitions …

Channel Discussions Are Crossing All Limits: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]
7 years, 11 months ago

Channel Discussions Are Crossing All Limits: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

“This sort of channel discussions will have to be treated as interference in the process of administration of justice,” Justice Ubaid has said.The Kerala High Court on Tuesday observed that television channel discussions regarding the court’s oral observations have to be treated as interference in the process of administration of justice.Justice P Ubaid was considering a petition. “This sort of …

Channel Discussions Are Crossing All Limits: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]
7 years, 11 months ago

Channel Discussions Are Crossing All Limits: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

“This sort of channel discussions will have to be treated as interference in the process of administration of justice,” Justice Ubaid has said.The Kerala High Court on Tuesday observed that television channel discussions regarding the court’s oral observations have to be treated as interference in the process of administration of justice.Justice P Ubaid was considering a petition. “This sort of …

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 …

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 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 …

Solar Scam: Kerala HC quashes vigilance court proceedings against former CM Oommen Chandy and another [Read Judgment]
8 years, 8 months ago

Solar Scam: Kerala HC quashes vigilance court proceedings against former CM Oommen Chandy and another [Read Judgment]

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The High Court of Kerala, has on Friday, quashed the proceedings initiated by the Vigilance Court, Thrissur against Mr Oommen Chandy, former Chief Minister and Mr Aryadan Muhammed, Minister for Power.The Vigilance Court, Thrissur had ordered for registration of cases against them, pursuant to a complaint of having received bribe in the solar scam. The High Court of Kerala, has …

Solar Scam: Kerala HC quashes vigilance court proceedings against former CM Oommen Chandy and another [Read Judgment]
8 years, 8 months ago

Solar Scam: Kerala HC quashes vigilance court proceedings against former CM Oommen Chandy and another [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The High Court of Kerala, has on Friday, quashed the proceedings initiated by the Vigilance Court, Thrissur against Mr Oommen Chandy, former Chief Minister and Mr Aryadan Muhammed, Minister for Power.The Vigilance Court, Thrissur had ordered for registration of cases against them, pursuant to a complaint of having received bribe in the solar scam. The High Court of Kerala, has …

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 …

Kerala High Court warned to be careful with corruption cases
9 years, 1 month ago

Kerala High Court warned to be careful with corruption cases

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: Criticising the Thrissur Vigilance judge for mechanically forwarding the complaint filed by litigant P D Joseph to the VACB the single bench of Kerala High Court observed that courts should be cautious and judicious in approach when a complaint seeking action under Prevention of Corruption Act comes into the court. If the court fails in the said process, and …

Kerala HC suspends Vigilance Court Ordering Investigation against Kerala CM Oommen Chandy in Solar Scam [Read Order]
9 years, 1 month ago

Kerala HC suspends Vigilance Court Ordering Investigation against Kerala CM Oommen Chandy in Solar Scam [Read Order]

Live Law  

The High Court of Kerala today, suspended the order by Vigilance court which had directed the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau to investigate the complaint against the Chief Minister and Power minister of Kerala. Justice P. Ubaid, in his order made critical remarks about the Special Judge of the Vigilance Court and said that the order of Vigilance court requires detailed. …

Kerala HC suspends Vigilance Court Ordering Investigation against Kerala CM Oommen Chandy in Solar Scam [Read Order]
9 years, 1 month ago

Kerala HC suspends Vigilance Court Ordering Investigation against Kerala CM Oommen Chandy in Solar Scam [Read Order]

Live Law  

The High Court of Kerala today, suspended the order by Vigilance court which had directed the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau to investigate the complaint against the Chief Minister and Power minister of Kerala. Justice P. Ubaid, in his order made critical remarks about the Special Judge of the Vigilance Court and said that the order of Vigilance court requires detailed. …

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 …

Kerala HC refuses to stay Vigilance Court order against Former Kerala Excise Minister
9 years, 1 month ago

Kerala HC refuses to stay Vigilance Court order against Former Kerala Excise Minister

Live Law  

In yet another setback to Government of Kerala, Kerala High Court today refused to stay the Vigilance Court order which had ordered Vigilance& Anti-Corruption Bureau to lodge case against K Babu. First Bench of the High Court comprising of Chief Justice Ashok Bhushan and Justice A.M. Shafique said the order of Vigilance Court can be challenged in appropriate. First Bench …

Breaking; Kerala HC upholds further investigation ordered against Kerala Law Minister K.M. Mani in Bar Scam Case [Read Order]
9 years, 4 months ago

Breaking; Kerala HC upholds further investigation ordered against Kerala Law Minister K.M. Mani in Bar Scam Case [Read Order]

Live Law  

'Caesar's wife must be above suspicion'. In a case like this, it is quite natural that the common man may entertain a feeling that there cannot be a proper investigation by a State Machinery when the accused, against whom fingers are pointed out, is continuing as a Minister.” The High Court of Kerala has held that the court which ordered …

Breaking; Kerala HC upholds further investigation ordered against Kerala Law Minister K.M. Mani in Bar Scam Case [Read Order]
9 years, 4 months ago

Breaking; Kerala HC upholds further investigation ordered against Kerala Law Minister K.M. Mani in Bar Scam Case [Read Order]

Live Law  

'Caesar's wife must be above suspicion'. In a case like this, it is quite natural that the common man may entertain a feeling that there cannot be a proper investigation by a State Machinery when the accused, against whom fingers are pointed out, is continuing as a Minister.” The High Court of Kerala has held that the court which ordered …

Petitions filed seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against Minister K C Joseph for his “disparaging” remarks at Justice Alexander Thomas
9 years, 7 months ago

Petitions filed seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against Minister K C Joseph for his “disparaging” remarks at Justice Alexander Thomas

Live Law  

A petition has been filed seeking sanction of Advocate General of Kerala for initiation of contempt of court proceedings against Kerala Culture Minister KC Joseph for his remarks against Justice Alexander Thomas. Joseph had taken to his face book page to express his displeasure at the remarks made by Justice Alexander Thomas in open court at the conduct of the …

Petitions filed seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against Minister K C Joseph for his “disparaging” remarks at Justice Alexander Thomas
9 years, 7 months ago

Petitions filed seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against Minister K C Joseph for his “disparaging” remarks at Justice Alexander Thomas

Live Law  

A petition has been filed seeking sanction of Advocate General of Kerala for initiation of contempt of court proceedings against Kerala Culture Minister KC Joseph for his remarks against Justice Alexander Thomas. Joseph had taken to his face book page to express his displeasure at the remarks made by Justice Alexander Thomas in open court at the conduct of the …

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