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

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

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Monday closed a petition filed by a UDF councillor of Koothattukulam municipality on which it had earlier ordered that law and order be maintained during the conduct of the discussion on a no-confidence motion moved against the LDF chairperson of the civic body. The petitioner can work out the remedy for the untoward incidents that happened ahead of the discussion on motion in accordance with the law, it said. The petitioner, Prince Paul John, submitted that CPM councillor Kala Raj was abducted on the day the motion was scheduled to be taken up for discussion. He added that the no-confidence motion was not taken up for discussion due to the untoward incidents, which had taken place even before the UDF councillor reached the municipality office.

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Another episode of political drama unfolds in Pala municipality
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Another episode of political drama unfolds in Pala municipality

The Hindu  

With less than a year to go for the local body elections in Kerala, yet another episode of political drama is unfolding in the Pala municipality with the Opposition moving a no-confidence motion against chairman Shaju V. Thuruthan. Despite the Left Democratic Front holding a clear majority in the council, internal rifts within the Kerala Congress over the chairman’s tenure …

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

Kerala High Court closes petition by UDF councillor of Koothattukulam municipality

The Hindu  

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

UDF moves no-confidence motion against Kochi corporation chair amid corruption allegations
3 months, 1 week ago

UDF moves no-confidence motion against Kochi corporation chair amid corruption allegations

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: With Kochi corporation officials facing several corruption allegations, UDF councillors have submitted a notice to the district collector to move a no-confidence motion against town planning committee chairman J Sanilmon. “The move comes as several corruption cases have been reported under the jurisdiction of Kochi Corporation. LDF Councillor P S Viju too has raised a complaint that an official …

"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 …

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

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

Live Law  

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

SEC Can't Rely On Uncontroverted Statement Of One Party: Kerala HC Allows Cross-Examination Of Gram Panchayat Secy By Candidate Who Was Forced To Resign
1 year, 1 month ago

SEC Can't Rely On Uncontroverted Statement Of One Party: Kerala HC Allows Cross-Examination Of Gram Panchayat Secy By Candidate Who Was Forced To Resign

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court while allowing a plea under the Panchayati Raj Act, enumerated the need for adherence to principles of natural justice in the examination of witnesses in cases of Election matters. Justice PV Kunhikrishnan held: “it is the duty of the State Election Commission to ask the petitioner whether he intends to cross examine the Secretary who gave …

[Telangana Municipalities Act] No Inconsistencies Between 1965 & 2019 Acts: High Court Upholds No-Confidence Motion Against Municipality Chairpersons/Vice-Chairpersons
1 year, 1 month ago

[Telangana Municipalities Act] No Inconsistencies Between 1965 & 2019 Acts: High Court Upholds No-Confidence Motion Against Municipality Chairpersons/Vice-Chairpersons

Live Law  

The Telangana High Court has held that even though the Telangana Municipalities Act 2019, which replaced the 1965 Act, omitted some provisions on procedure, its legislative intent was self-evident in the creation of a provision providing for a no-confidence motion under Section 299, which, in the absence of contrary legislative intent cannot be labelled a statutory inconsistency between the two …

TS HC dismisses petitions of no-trust motion against municipal chairpersons
1 year, 5 months ago

TS HC dismisses petitions of no-trust motion against municipal chairpersons

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Friday dismissed a batch of 30 petitions filed by chairpersons and vice-chairpersons of municipalities challenging the no-confidence motions filed against them. The court orders would pave the way for the dissidents — most of them in BRS-ruled urban bodies — to move no-trust motions against municipal chairpersons and vice-chairpersons. When the councillors had moved …

Kerala High Court Dismisses Plea Seeking CBI Probe Into Thiruvananthapuram Mayor's 'Letter' Over Jobs For CPI(M) Workers
2 years, 3 months ago

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

Live Law  

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

Petition Listed After Prolonged Delay Despite Repeated Requests By Counsel; Kerala High Court Seeks Response From Registry
3 years ago

Petition Listed After Prolonged Delay Despite Repeated Requests By Counsel; Kerala High Court Seeks Response From Registry

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Monday directed its Registrar to explain why a couple of writ petitions were not listed before a Bench on time despite all the defects being cured and recurring requests from the counsel for the petitioner. Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice Mohammed Nias C.P sought a response from the Registry having found force in the submission of …

Kerala High Court Orders Police Protection For Municipal Chairperson After Alleged Abuse By Political Rivals
3 years, 6 months ago

Kerala High Court Orders Police Protection For Municipal Chairperson After Alleged Abuse By Political Rivals

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday directed the police to protect the Chairperson of the Thrikkakara Municipality Ajitha Thankappan from any threat from any source.Justice Devan Ramachandran said an interim direction was required to be issued as the petitioner was the elected chairperson. The Kerala High Court on Thursday directed the police to protect the Chairperson of the Thrikkakara Municipality …

Cabinet Decided To Recommend Governor To Withdraw Ordinance On 118A of Kerala Police Act: Govt. Informs Kerala High Court
4 years, 3 months ago

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

Live Law  

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

No-confidence Motion Against LDF Govt in Kerala Defeated by 87-40 Votes
4 years, 6 months ago

No-confidence Motion Against LDF Govt in Kerala Defeated by 87-40 Votes

News 18  

The no-confidence motion moved by Congress-led UDF against the Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF government in Kerala was defeated by 87-40 votes on Monday, Assembly Speaker P Sreeramakrishnan announced. The opposition combine brought the no-confidence motion levelling various allegations against the Pinarayi Vijayan government with specific reference to the gold smuggling case. Speaking in the assembly, Congress MLA V D Satheeshan said …

No-confidence motion against BJP fails in Palakkad
6 years, 4 months ago

No-confidence motion against BJP fails in Palakkad

Deccan Chronicle  

Palakkad: The District Congress Committee bid to pass a no-confidence motion against the ruling BJP in Palakkad municipality failed as one Congress councillor tendered his resignation and went absconding during the wee hours of Monday. Sreekandan said that the BJP had succeeded in wooing one of their councillors, V. Saravanan of Kalpathi ward, who tendered his resignation to the municipal …

Maharashtra government suspends no-confidence motion against Panvel civic chief
6 years, 11 months ago

Maharashtra government suspends no-confidence motion against Panvel civic chief

Hindustan Times  

The state government on Thursday issued an order suspending the no-confidence motion passed against municipal commissioner Sudhakar Shinde in the Panvel City Municipal Corporation by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. Panvel City Municipal Corporation commissioner Sudhakar Shinde The order, which praises the work done by Shinde in Panvel, has been issued by the urban development department, which is headed by …

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

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

Live Law  

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

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

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

Live Law  

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

Full Bench of Kerala High Court upholds Writ Petition against Private management; takes note of statutory obligation involved
10 years, 2 months ago

Full Bench of Kerala High Court upholds Writ Petition against Private management; takes note of statutory obligation involved

Live Law  

A Kerala High Court Bench comprising of Ag. Jayasankaran Nambiar, in an order delivered on 18th December, 2014, has held that a Writ Petition is maintainable even against a private management if there is violation of statutory obligation.Considering the various judgments on this point, the Court observed, "In view of. Jayasankaran Nambiar, in an order delivered on 18th December, 2014, …

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