No Photography Permitted In Sanctum Of Sabarimala Temple, Except For Ceremonies And Festivals: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court on Thursday (November 28) ordered that photography is not permitted in the sanctum of Sabarimala temple especially in pathinettam padi (eighteen holy steps) and thirumuttam, except in connection with ceremonies and festivals. The Travancore Devaswom Board had earlier submitted before the Court that the pilgrims were taking photos and videos in the thirumuttam of...

Kerala High Court To Hear Daughter's Appeal Against 'Donation' Of Late CPI(M) Leader MM Lawrence's Body On December 5

Daughter of late veteran CPI(M) leader MM Lawrence, Asha Lawrence has moved an appeal before the Kerala High Court against the decision of a single judge which had allowed the handing over of her father's body to Ernakulam Medical CollegeThe appeal was heard on Thursday by a division bench of Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice S. Manu. Soon after the death of Lawerence on September 21,...

Sophisticated Medical Beds For Expecting Mothers Are Subject To Luxury Tax: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has held that 'sophisticated medical beds' provided for expecting mothers would be subject to luxury tax under the Kerala Tax on Luxuries Act of 1976.In doing so, the high court underscored that what was ultimately being taxed under the Act was the "experience of luxury as regards the accommodation/amenities in the hospital". The court made the observation in a plea filed...

State Public Service Commission Alone Has The Power To Extend The Life Span of Ranked List Of Candidates Issued By It: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court held that the Kerala Administrative Tribunal does not generally have the power to extend the life of the ranked list of candidates issued by Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC), and the latter alone has the power to decide the extension period. The Division Bench of Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque and Justice P. M. Manoj emphasized that PSC is a constitutional body....

Kerala High Court Refuses To Entertain PIL Seeking CBI Probe Into Former ADM Naveen Babu's Death

The Kerala High Court has refused to entertain a public interest litigation moved by a social activist seeking CBI probe into the death of former ADM Naveen Babu, stating that there is another writ petition moved by the wife of the deceased which is already under the Court's consideration. Recently, Manjusha, wife of deceased Naveen Babu had moved a petition before the High Court seeking...

When Pay Scale Is Revised Retrospectively, Entitled Pensioners Must Be Given Benefits Even If They Retired Before Revision Order: Kerala HC

The Kerala High Court has reiterated that when pay scale is revised retrospectively, then the revised pay scale must be considered while calculating pension even if the pensioners have retired prior to the issuance of the pay revision order, provided they are entitled to the revised pay scale.In doing so the high court upheld an order of the Kerala Administrative Tribunal which set aside...

S.2(p)(iii) KAAPA | Complaint By Police Can Be Counted Towards Declaring Accused 'Known Rowdy' If No Personal Grievance Involved: High Court

The Kerala High Court has held that the bar under Section 2(p)(iii) of the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 2007 (KAAPA) does not apply if the police officer does not have any 'personal grievance' against the accused. The Division Bench of Justice Raja Vaijayaraghavan V. and Justice Jobin Sebastian observed that such a grievance cannot be said to have existed if the crime...

Kerala High Court Orders Strict Compliance Of Food Safety Standards For Eateries Selling Shawarma, Cancellation Of License For Violations

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday (November 27) ordered the authorities to conduct periodical inspections and supervisions on hotels, vendors and restaurants selling Shawarma to ensure that there is strict compliance of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The Court further ordered that the license of eateries selling Shawarma without adhering to safety standards must be cancelled...

Suresh Gopi Election Case: ECI Moves Kerala High Court Seeking Release Of EVMs In Thrissur

The Election Commission of India has approached the Kerala High Court seeking release of EVMs used in the Parliamentary election of Thrissur constituency.Suresh Gopi, who contested as the BJP candidate, won the election from Thrissur constituency in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. He is now serving as the Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas in the Union Ministry. The result of...

Kerala HC Refuses To Quash Criminal Case Against Lab Technician For 'Endangering Life' By Deviating From Test Method Prescribed By Doctor

The Kerala High Court has held that a lab technician can be held liable for negligence if they deviate from the test prescribed by the doctor on the ground that the test so prescribed was unavailable in their lab. Consequently, the Court refused to quash the final report alleging offence punishable under Section 336 (rash or negligent acts endangering human life) IPC against a lab worker,...

Kerala High Court Seeks State's Response In Plea For CBI Probe Into ADM Naveen Babu's Death, Calls For Case Diary

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday (November 27) directed the investigating officer to produce the case diary and file a statement regarding the investigation into death of former Kannur ADM Naveen Babu.Naveen Babu's wife had moved the High Court seeking CBI investigation into the death of her husband. The petition came before the bench of Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas.Naveen Babu was found...

Hema Committee Report: Kerala High Court Directs SIT To Nominate Nodal Officer To Prevent Witness Intimidation

The Kerala High Court has directed the Special Investigation Team, probing offences after publication of Justice Hema Committee Report, to nominate a nodal officer to prevent alleged intimidation and threatening of witnesses by the accused or other persons.The Special Bench of Justice A. K. Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice C. S. Sudha directed the SIT to publicize the name and contact details...