'Kerala Is An India Territory; Its Courts Are Bound By SC Judgments': SC Sets Aside Kerala HC Order In Church Case [Read Order]
5 years, 3 months ago

'Kerala Is An India Territory; Its Courts Are Bound By SC Judgments': SC Sets Aside Kerala HC Order In Church Case [Read Order]

Live Law  

The scathing oral observations made by Justice Arun Mishra while hearing an appeal against a Kerala High Court order in Malankara Church case, is seen reiterated in an order passed by the Supreme Court.The bench, also comprising of Justice MR Shah, observed that, in future, violation of the orders and judgments by Courts 'will be viewed seriously'. The scathing oral observations made by Justice Arun Mishra while hearing an appeal against a Kerala High Court order in Malankara Church case, is seen reiterated in an order passed by the Supreme Court. Background The bench was considering the appeal filed by Father Isaac Mattemmel Cor Episcopa, the Vicar of St Mary's Orthodox Syrian Church, against the Kerala High Court order passed earlier this year. 'Passes Comprehension', 'Judicial Indiscipline', 'Kerala An Indian Territory' While setting aside the Interim order passed by Kerala High Court, observing that the same is in violation of the judgments and orders passed by the Supreme Court, the bench observed: "It passes comprehension that how the judge has passed the impugned interim order which runs expressly contrary to the decision of this Court in K.S.

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Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: December 30, 2024 - January 05, 2025
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Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: December 30, 2024 - January 05, 2025

Live Law  

Nominal Index The Kerala State -Ex-Services League State Committee, Thiruvananthapuram v. Commissioner of Central Excise Customs and Service Tax, Trivandrum, 2024 LiveLaw 827 S. Safeer v. Cochin Port Trust, 2024 LiveLaw 828 Alan Benny v Bar Council of Kerala and Another, 2025 LiveLaw 1 Mrs. Suma Sunilkumar v. The State Medical Officer, 2025 LiveLaw 2 Judgments/ Orders This Week Charitable …

Kerala High Court Quarterly Digest: October - December, 2024 [Citations: 608 – 828]
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Kerala High Court Quarterly Digest: October - December, 2024 [Citations: 608 – 828]

Live Law  

Nominal Index XXX v State of Kerala & Connected Matter, 2024 LiveLaw 608 N. Bhasurangan v The Assistant Director & Akhiljith J. @ Pulsar Suni v Station House Officer, 2024 LiveLaw 807 Sadhoo Beedi Enterprises v The Controlling Authority and Another, 2024 LiveLaw 808 Rollymol v State of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw 809 Asha Lawrence v State of Kerala and Others, …

Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC): Important Judgments By Supreme Court In 2024
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Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC): Important Judgments By Supreme Court In 2024

Live Law  

As 2025 begins, Live Law summarizes important decisions on the Code of Criminal Procedure of the past year. S.319 CrPC | Stronger Evidence Needed To Summon Person As Additional Accused During Trial : Supreme Court Case Title: SHANKAR VERSUS THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH & ORS., Citation : 2024 LiveLaw 345 The Supreme Court held that to summon a person …

ADJ Expected To Not Only Apply His Mind But Also Deal With Arguments Of Parties Before Returning Findings: Allahabad High Court
1 week, 6 days ago

ADJ Expected To Not Only Apply His Mind But Also Deal With Arguments Of Parties Before Returning Findings: Allahabad High Court

Live Law  

While dealing with a case under Article 227 of the Constitution, the Allahabad High Court has observed a judge of the rank of Additional District and Sessions Judge is expected not only to apply his judicial mind but also deal with the arguments of the parties before returning any findings. Holding that revision is to be treated as an appeal …

ADJ Expected To Not Only Apply His Mind But Also Deal With Arguments Of Parties Before Returning Findings: Allahabad High Court
1 week, 6 days ago

ADJ Expected To Not Only Apply His Mind But Also Deal With Arguments Of Parties Before Returning Findings: Allahabad High Court

Live Law  

While dealing with a case under Article 227 of the Constitution, the Allahabad High Court has observed a judge of the rank of Additional District and Sessions Judge is expected not only to apply his judicial mind but also deal with the arguments of the parties before returning any findings. Holding that revision is to be treated as an appeal …

100 Important Supreme Court Judgments- Part 3 [51 to 75]
2 weeks ago

100 Important Supreme Court Judgments- Part 3 [51 to 75]

Live Law  

Case Title – Sheikh Javed Iqbal @ Ashfaq Ansari @ Javed Ansari v. State of Uttar Pradesh., 2024 LiveLaw 486 In a significant judgment granting bail to an undertrial prisoner facing charges under the Unlawful Activities Act, 1967, the Supreme Court held that a constitutional court can grant bail despite statutory restrictions if it finds that the right to speedy …

Supreme Court orders status quo in dispute case between Kerala Christian groups
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Supreme Court orders status quo in dispute case between Kerala Christian groups

India Today  

Supreme Court said “status quo” must be maintained for now, while hearing the dispute between the Malankara Orthodox and Jacobite churches in Kerala. CHURCH BURIAL ISSUES Meanwhile, the Malankara Orthodox Church objected to Jacobite members performing their funeral rituals within church premises, though they said Jacobite members could still use the cemeteries for burials if the ceremonies happened elsewhere. EARLIER …

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

SC restrains courts across India from passing orders in any suit or plea seeking survey of mosques
4 weeks, 1 day ago

SC restrains courts across India from passing orders in any suit or plea seeking survey of mosques

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the lower courts across the country not to entertain or issue orders in cases seeking relief including the survey of religious places under the Places of Worship Act 1991. "As the matter is sub-judice before this Court, we deem it appropriate to direct that while suits may be filed, no suits would …

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

Supreme Court Refuses To Interfere In Kerala HC Order Invalidating 'Compassionate Appointment' To Late MLA's Son
1 month ago

Supreme Court Refuses To Interfere In Kerala HC Order Invalidating 'Compassionate Appointment' To Late MLA's Son

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere in the order of the Kerala High Court which had set aside the appointment of late MLA Ramachandran Nair's son in the State's Public Works Department under 'compassionate employment'.The bench of CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar was hearing the challenge against the Kerala High Court order which cancelled the. The …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 25, 2024 To December 01, 2024
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Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 25, 2024 To December 01, 2024

Live Law  

Index Citations M/S Ajay Protech Pvt. Case Details: State of Karnataka v. Chandrasha Criminal Appeal No.2646 Of 2024 Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 926 While convicting a government servant for taking a bribe of Rs.2000, the Supreme Court observed that it was not necessary for the amount involved to be substantial to draw the presumption under Section 20 of the Prevention of …

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 25 - December 01, 2024
1 month, 1 week ago

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 25 - December 01, 2024

Live Law  

Nominal Index State of Kerala v Jayakrishnaraj G, 2024 LiveLaw 748 Baburaj Jacob v State of Kerala and Another, 2024 LiveLaw 749 The Federal Bank Ltd. v The Additional/ Joint/ Dputy/ Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, 2024 LiveLaw 750 Pooja Anand v Ashokan K. and Another, 2024 LiveLaw 751 Georgekutty C X v Chairman and Managing Director, KSEB, 2024 LiveLaw …

SC Criticizes Telugu States District Courts
1 month, 1 week ago

SC Criticizes Telugu States District Courts

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Supreme Court was shocked with the conduct of judicial and administration proceedings in the district judiciary of the Telugu states, where judicial officers issued orders on a Sunday in the face of an apex court stay. The apex court expressed apprehensions over the aptitude of the presiding officers of the district courts in the two states, who could …

Madras High Court Stays Single Judge Order Directing CBI Probe Into Alleged Illegal Sale Of Church Property
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Madras High Court Stays Single Judge Order Directing CBI Probe Into Alleged Illegal Sale Of Church Property

Live Law  

A division bench of the Madras High Court has stayed a single judge order directing the Central Bureau of Investigation to probe into the alleged illegal sale of a church property to private persons. While ordering CBI probe, the Single Judge had noted that the CSI had illegally transferred the land which was originally a Government Land assigned to the …

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 18 – November 24, 2024
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 18 – November 24, 2024

Live Law  

Nominal Index Nimija v State of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw 727 Case Title: TNS India Pvt. Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, 2024 LiveLaw 743 Baiju George v. Commissioner Of Goods And Service Taxes Department, 2024 LiveLaw 744 The Assistant Commissioner Of State Tax v. Bhima Jewellery And Diamonds P. Ltd., 2024 LiveLaw 745 Suo Motu JPP initiated by the …

Madras HC order directing CBI probe against CSI Madurai-Ramnad Diocese stayed
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Madras HC order directing CBI probe against CSI Madurai-Ramnad Diocese stayed

New Indian Express  

MADURAI: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday stayed an order passed by a single judge of the court last week, directing the CBI to register a case against CSI Madurai-Ramnad Diocese, Church of South India Trust Association, among others, on charges of illegally selling 31.10 acre government land that was meant to be used for industrial …

Kerala High Court Warns State Of 'Adverse Consequences' For Bureaucratic Indecision Affecting Promotion Entitlements Of Govt Servants
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Kerala High Court Warns State Of 'Adverse Consequences' For Bureaucratic Indecision Affecting Promotion Entitlements Of Govt Servants

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has warned the State of the adverse consequences it must face for causing administrative delays in granting promotions to government servants without any reason. In the facts of the case, a professor who has been entitled to promotion since 2003 was brought to the Court in an appeal preferred by the State against the order of …

Registry To Obtain 'Administrative Order' From Chief Justice For Listing Cases Deviating From Roster: Kerala High Court
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

Live Law  

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

BREAKING: Supreme Court issues notice to Muslim side in Gyanvapi case, seeks reply within two weeks
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BREAKING: Supreme Court issues notice to Muslim side in Gyanvapi case, seeks reply within two weeks

India TV News  

Gyanvapi case: In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice to the Muslim side on the petition demanding an Archaeological Survey of India survey of the alleged Shivling in the Gyanvapi mosque complex. After hearing this, the apex court has issued a notice to the Muslim side and sought a reply within two weeks. A bench …

Bar Under Sec. 195 CrPC Not Attracted When High Court Has Directed Investigation Into Alleged Tampering : Supreme Court
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bar Under Sec. 195 CrPC Not Attracted When High Court Has Directed Investigation Into Alleged Tampering : Supreme Court

Live Law  

While directing restoration of the criminal proceedings against Kerala MLA Antony Raju in an evidence tampering case, the Supreme Court today held that the bar on taking of cognizance under Section 195 CrPC was not attracted in the case, as the proceedings were initiated against Raju pursuant to a judicial order. "the initiation of the present proceedings in the present …

Kerala High Court Asks State If There Is Any Order/ Circular Regulating Conduct Of Police Officers In Court Premises
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Asks State If There Is Any Order/ Circular Regulating Conduct Of Police Officers In Court Premises

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court today inquired from the State government as well as the Director General of Police whether there are any orders/ guidelines regulating the conduct of Police officers in court premises. “.we feel it necessary to direct the 1st and 2nd respondents to make available before this Court all such orders, circulars, office memorandums if any that have …

Contempt Action Should Be Avoided When Order For Compliance Is Challenged Under Appeal: Punjab & Haryana High Court
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Contempt Action Should Be Avoided When Order For Compliance Is Challenged Under Appeal: Punjab & Haryana High Court

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has said that the contempt court should avoid taking action when the order for compliance is challenged under appeal.Justice Sureshwar Thakur and Sudeepti Sharma said that, "the contempt action has to be sparingly drawn, and, is to be avoided to be drawn, as a measure to coerce the purported errant litigant to make compliances …

When There Is No Appeal Provision Provided By Law, Judgment Made In Appeal Is Non-Est: Kerala High Court
1 month, 3 weeks ago

When There Is No Appeal Provision Provided By Law, Judgment Made In Appeal Is Non-Est: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court stated that when there is no appeal provision given in law, then the judgment made in appeal was non-est in law and could be ignored. The Court was considering the challenge against an order issued by the Sessions Judge, dismissing Magistrate's order when there was no provision provided for appeal. When such a remedy is not …

Kerala HC grants Collectors a week’s time to take over six churches from Jacobite faction
3 months, 1 week ago

Kerala HC grants Collectors a week’s time to take over six churches from Jacobite faction

The Hindu  

The Kerala High Court on Monday granted the Ernakulam and Palakkad District Collectors a week’s time to comply with its directive to take possession of six churches under the control of the Jacobite faction. Arun granted the Collectors time when the contempt of court petitions filed by the priests of the Orthodox faction came up for hearing. The court said …

Duty Of Court To Restore Litigant For Loss Suffered Due To Negligence Of Court: Kerala HC
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Duty Of Court To Restore Litigant For Loss Suffered Due To Negligence Of Court: Kerala HC

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has observed that the concept of restitution of the litigant for the loss suffered due to negligence of the court is a fundamental principle of Indian Judiciary and Jurisprudence. This principle follows the legal maxim of Actus Curiae Neminem Gravabit which means that 'an act of Court shall prejudice no-one', that is, if a litigant suffers …

Supreme Court Stays HC Order Which Set Aside Discharge Of TN Ministers KKSSR Ramachandran & Thangam Thenarasu In DA Case
4 months ago

Supreme Court Stays HC Order Which Set Aside Discharge Of TN Ministers KKSSR Ramachandran & Thangam Thenarasu In DA Case

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the order of the Madras High Court which set aside the discharge of Tamil Nadu Ministers KKSSR Ramachandran,Thangam Thenarasu and their spouses in disproportionate assets cases.A bench comprising Justices Hrishikesh Roy and Prashant Kumar Mishra passed the interim order while issuing notice on their special leave petitions.Senior Advocates. The Supreme Court on Friday stayed …

Invocation Of Article 227 Against Final Orders/ Judgments Passed By Sessions Court In Appeal Is 'Almost Barred': Kerala High Court
4 months, 1 week ago

Invocation Of Article 227 Against Final Orders/ Judgments Passed By Sessions Court In Appeal Is 'Almost Barred': Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has held that there is almost an an absolute bar on challenging the final order or judgment passed by a Sessions Court in appeal, under Article 227 of the Constitution. Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas referred to multiple Supreme Court decisions which held that a person cannot approach the High Court under Article 227 when there is …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up (12 August-17 August, 2024)
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up (12 August-17 August, 2024)

Live Law  

Live Law has got you covered with all the latest updates of this last week. Supreme Court Dismisses Himachal Pradesh Govt's Appeal Against HC Decision Quashing Illegal Land Acquisition Case details: State of Himachal Pradesh & Ors v. Balbir Singh & Anr, Diary No. Supreme Court Dismisses ED's Plea Against HC Order Allowing NDTV To Seek Compounding Of Alleged FEMA …

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

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

Live Law  

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 …

They were unwarranted, scandalous: SC expunges HC judge's remarks against apex court
5 months ago

They were unwarranted, scandalous: SC expunges HC judge's remarks against apex court

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday expunged the observations made by a single judge bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court against the apex court in a contempt case, saying they were "scandalous" and "unwarranted".A five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, however, refused to initiate proceedings against Punjab and Haryana High Court Judge …

‘Scandalous’: CJI DY Chandrachud lambasts high court's unusual criticism of Supreme Court
5 months ago

‘Scandalous’: CJI DY Chandrachud lambasts high court's unusual criticism of Supreme Court

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday called the criticism of the Punjab and Haryana High Court of its verdict scandalous and unnecessary. Hearing a suo moto case over the high court's unusually harsh observations, a bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said the Supreme Court was pained by the remarks. The Supreme Court on Tuesday took suo motu …

SC bench to hear Punjab HC’s criticism of its order
5 months ago

SC bench to hear Punjab HC’s criticism of its order

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday took suo motu cognisance of an unusual order issued by a Punjab and Haryana high court judge, who criticised a stay order previously passed by the apex court while commenting that the Supreme Court tends to perceive itself as more “supreme” than it actually is and views high courts as being less “high” than they …

Punjab and Haryana HC criticises SC stay order, forcing top court to take suo motu cognisance
5 months ago

Punjab and Haryana HC criticises SC stay order, forcing top court to take suo motu cognisance

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In an unusual move, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has criticised a stay order issued by the Supreme Court, leading the top court to take suo motu cognisance of the matter. The case titled 'In Re: Order of Punjab and Haryana High Court Order of July 17, 2024 and Ancillary Issues' will be heard by a bench …

Court Should Not Interfere With State Bar Council's Timeline For Enrolment Of Advocates: Kerala High Court
5 months ago

Court Should Not Interfere With State Bar Council's Timeline For Enrolment Of Advocates: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court held that it cannot interfere with the timeline fixed by the Bar Council of Kerala for enrollment. The Court noticed that the Bar Council fixed the timeline based on the instructions of the Bar Council of India and the Court should not interfere with it. It was stated that based on these instructions, the Bar Council …

Human Rights Commission A Quasi-Judicial Body, Must Pass Reasoned Orders: Kerala High Court
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Human Rights Commission A Quasi-Judicial Body, Must Pass Reasoned Orders: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has held that the Human Rights Commission being a Quasi-Judicial Body is bound to follow the principles of natural justice and must pass reasoned orders after considering the merits of the complaint. Justice Syam Kumar V.M set aside an order issued by the Kerala State Human Rights Commission on finding that an unreasoned order was passed …

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: July 16 – July 21, 2024
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: July 16 – July 21, 2024

Live Law  

Nominal Index Remya Haridas v State of Kerala and Others, 2024 LiveLaw 437 Abdul Razak v Union of India, 2024 LiveLaw 438 Vivek Joy v State of Kerala & Connected Case, 2024 LiveLaw 439 Soman T. N. v Additional District Collector and Others, 2024 LiveLaw 440 Joby George v Siby Valloran, 2024 LiveLaw 441 Sajith Shyam v State of Kerala, …

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: June 24 - June 30, 2024
6 months, 1 week ago

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: June 24 - June 30, 2024

Live Law  

Citations: 2024 LiveLaw 378 to 2024 LiveLaw 396 Nominal Index Amal v State of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw 378 Kishore Kumar J V Additional Chief Secretary & Connected Matter, 2024 LiveLaw 379 Sakeer v State of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw 380 The Federal Bank Ltd. V Federal Bank Officer's Association, 2024 LiveLaw 381 Sharafudheen v State of Kerala & Connected Cases, 2024 …

Supreme Court refuses to reverse High Court order staying Arvind Kejriwal’s bail
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court refuses to reverse High Court order staying Arvind Kejriwal’s bail

Op India  

On Monday, the Supreme Court refused to grant immediate relief to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in his bid to reverse the High Court’s interim stay on a bail order given by a lower court last week. In place of issuing an order on Kejriwal’s plea today, the Supreme Court chose to defer it till June 26 to await the …

"Callous & Casual Attitude Of State Towards Proceedings" : High Court Slams Kerala Govt For Not Filing Counter-Affidavit
6 months, 2 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 …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up (20 May-25 May, 2024)
7 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up (20 May-25 May, 2024)

Live Law  

With another week gone at the Supreme Court of India, Live Law is back with its Supreme Court Weekly Digest, dedicated to keeping our readers abreast of the most recent legal developments in the country's apex court. BREAKING | Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Hemant Soren's Petition Challenging ED Arrest Case Title: Hemant Soren v. Directorate of Enforcement and Anr., …

Supreme Court Disposes Of Kerala Govt's Petition Filed Before HC Against NGT Order As Withdrawn, Gives Liberty To File Appeal
7 months, 3 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. …

Plea In Kerala High Court Seeks Appointment Of Judicial Member To Upcoming Vacancy In State's Real Estate Appellate Tribunal
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Plea In Kerala High Court Seeks Appointment Of Judicial Member To Upcoming Vacancy In State's Real Estate Appellate Tribunal

Live Law  

Social Justice Vigilance Forum, a registered society under the Travancore Cochin Literary, Scientific and Charitable Societies Registration Act, 1955, has approached the Kerala High Court seeking appointment of a Judicial Member in the Kerala State Real Estate Appellate Tribunal due to an expected vacancy that would arise from May 28, 2024. The Act was implemented in Kerala on May 01, …

Supreme Court Pulls Up Kerala Govt For Approaching HC Challenging NGT Order Which Was Upheld By SC
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Supreme Court Pulls Up Kerala Govt For Approaching HC Challenging NGT Order Which Was Upheld By SC

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday expressed displeasure at the State of Kerala for filing a writ petition before the Kerala High Court challenging an order of the National Green Tribunal after the same was upheld by the Supreme Court earlier. “You should be first concerned about your action as a State by filing a writ petition against an order, against …

Family Courts Have Power To Modify Child Custody Orders If Situation Changes, Doctrine Of Res Judicata Not Applicable: Kerala High Court
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Family Courts Have Power To Modify Child Custody Orders If Situation Changes, Doctrine Of Res Judicata Not Applicable: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has upheld an order of the Family Court which stated that in child custody matters, it is open to the parties to approach the court and seek modification of the order if there is any change of circumstances. The Family Court added that the order passed initially cannot be said to be final, stating that the …

Supreme Court Criticises Gujarat HC Bench For Releasing Case Without Judgment 10 Months After Reserving Verdict
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Criticises Gujarat HC Bench For Releasing Case Without Judgment 10 Months After Reserving Verdict

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has voiced its criticism in a matter where the Gujarat High Court reserved a judgment for ten months and ultimately released it because it was not pronounced within a reasonable time. "We hope earnestly that this does not reflect the trend in High Courts in other parts of the country as well", the Supreme Court observed in …

Karnataka High Court admonishes State authorities for externment of persons in blatant and blissful ignorance of law and violation of directions of courts
9 months ago

Karnataka High Court admonishes State authorities for externment of persons in blatant and blissful ignorance of law and violation of directions of courts

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka has admonished the authorities of the State government for consistently passing orders of externment of persons by “blatantly and blissfully ignoring” the provisions of the Karnataka Police Act, 1963, and in deliberate violation of the directions issued in a series judgements by the High Court and the Supreme Court. Making it clear that “Any repetition …

SC sets aside HC order on Ashok Khemka’s appraisal report
9 months, 4 weeks ago

SC sets aside HC order on Ashok Khemka’s appraisal report

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday set aside a March 2019 Punjab and Haryana high court order by which the HC had overturned the remarks and grading made by Haryana chief minister ML Khattar in the performance appraisal report of senior IAS officer, Ashok Khemka. HC entered into specialised domain without having expertise The bench said that it was their opinion …

[TP Chandrashekaran Murder] Kerala High Court To Pronounce Order In Plea For Enhancement Of Accused's Life Sentences
10 months, 1 week ago

[TP Chandrashekaran Murder] Kerala High Court To Pronounce Order In Plea For Enhancement Of Accused's Life Sentences

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court will pronounce its orders on the plea for enhancement of sentence in the TP Chandrashekaran murder case at 3.30 PM today. Based on Apex Court decisions, it was also submitted that the prosecution has not submitted any evidence before the Trial Court and High Court to prove that the accused persons were hard-core criminals with no …

Fast Track Courts & Alternate Dispute Resolution Not Sufficient To Reduce Burden, Courts Should Curb Abuse Of Legal Procedures: Karnataka HC
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Fast Track Courts & Alternate Dispute Resolution Not Sufficient To Reduce Burden, Courts Should Curb Abuse Of Legal Procedures: Karnataka HC

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has observed that Courts should be very conscious and unless it is satisfied that the material evidence placed before it warrants exercise of power under Section 216, the powers under Section 216 of Cr.P.C. Unless the Courts dispense with such procedures which are totally unnecessary and causes no prejudice to the parties if they are dispensed …

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