Kerala High Court Refuses To Entertain PIL Alleging Large-Scale Corruption By State Cashew Board

The Kerala High Court refused to entertain a plea alleging large-scale corruption in the import of Raw Cashew Nuts (RCN) by the Kerala Cashew Board Ltd. (KCB)The division bench comprising Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice Syam Kumar V M, said that the petition was devoid of merits.“We therefore perceived the petitioner completely devoid and we are not inclined to examine the issue at...

Kerala High Court Suggests State To Assign Portion Of ₹22 Crore Fine Collected For Waste Disposal Awareness On Social Media

The Kerala High Court has orally suggested the State government to dedicate a portion of Rs. 22 crores fine collected to start an awareness campaign, through use of social media, to reach all generations regarding responsible waste disposal.The Special Bench of Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas and Justice Gopinath P. orally observed:“You have collected Rs. 22 crores as fines in the last 9...

Kerala High Court Orders Arrest Of Lawyer, Her Husband Accused Of Misappropriating ₹40 Lakh From Client

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday (October 21) gave an interim direction to the Station House Officer, Negumangad (5th respondent) to conduct a thorough investigation in a case where an advocate (6th respondent) has been accused of misappropriating around Rs. 40 lakh rupees from her client. After noting that the offence was attracted, prima facie, the Court asked the SHO to effect the arrest...

Haal Movie: Kerala High Court To Watch Film To Decide Plea Challenging CBFC Cuts, A-Certification

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday (October 21) decided that it would watch the Malayalam movie 'Haal' starring Shane Nigam on Saturday (October 25) at 7 p.m.Justice V.G. Arun was considering the plea preferred by director and producer of the movie against CBFC's grant of A certification to the film as well as various cuts suggested, including scenes of eating beef biriyani, heroine dance...

Kerala High Court Conducts In-Camera Proceedings In Sabarimala Gold Loss Case

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday (October 21) conducted in-camera hearing of the Sabarimala gold loss case. A notification in this regard was issued by the High Court's Registry on Monday (October 20).Accordingly, today, a Division Bench comprising Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V. and Justice K.V. Jayakumar took up the matter in-camera. On the last hearing, flagging the issue of contradicting...

Special Court Can Order Further Investigation After Submission Of Final Report: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has recently upheld the power of a Special Court to direct further investigation even after a final report has been filed by the investigating agency concluding that no offence was made out against certain public servants.Justice A. Badharudeen, delivered the judgment in a petition challenging the order of the Special Court directing further investigation in a case...

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: October 13 - October 19, 2025

Nominal Index [Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 643 - 657]Stephen V Thomas v Bar Council of India, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 643Rajasimhan v. Union of India, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 644P P Rajan v State of Kerala and Ors., 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 645 Prabhu Prakash and Anr. v. State of Kerala, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 646 Jayakrishna Menon v. Krishnankutty and Anr., 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 647Kerala Bank and Anr v...

Income Tax Act | Non-Production Of Form 3CL Isn't Material Suppression; Not Grounds To Reopen Assessment U/S 147: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court held that the non-production of Form 3CL is not material suppression and is not a valid ground to reopen the assessment under Section 147 of the Income Tax Act. Under Section 35(2AB) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, any expenditure on scientific research is allowable as a deduction. A sum equal to one and one-half times the expenditure is allowed as such a...

[S.5 BSA] 'Photos Of Place Where Crime Occurred Is Relevant Document While Cross-Examining Witness': Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has held that a defence lawyer may confront a prosecution witness with relevant documents such as photographs or site plans during cross-examination if those materials are connected to the facts in issueJustice G. Girish delivered the judgment in a criminal miscellaneous petition challenging the order of the Additional Sessions Judge, Ernakulam, who refused to allow...

Limitation Act | S.14(2) Does Not Apply To Cases Where Court With Jurisdiction Erroneously Declines To Entertain Plea: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has held that Section 14(2) of the Limitation Act, 1963 does not extend to a case where the Court, which possesses jurisdiction, erroneously declines to entertain the proceeding on a mistaken perception or wrong application of legal principles.For context, Section 14 of the Limitation Act deals with the exclusion of time of proceeding bona fide in court without...

Kerala High Court Aids Youth With Substance Abuse Disorder To Secure College Admission, Pay Tuition Fees

The Kerala High Court recently aided a youngster suffering from substance abuse disorder and other mental illnesses to secure admission in the college of his choice. The Court also ensured that his course fee was paid.The Division Bench comprising Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque and Justice Harisankar V. Menon was considering the plea by the youth's father seeking the Court's direction for...

Kerala High Court Issues Notice On Plea By Deceased Student's Father Seeking Action Against Classmates Over Alleged Abetment To Suicide

The Kerala High Court on Friday (October 17) admitted the writ appeal filed by the father of Ammu Sajeev, a nursing student, who had committed suicide allegedly due to harassment of her three classmates (respondents 1 to 3).A Division Bench of Justice Anil K. Narendran and Justice Muralee Krishna S. admitted the writ appeal and issued notice to the respondents. The appeal was preferred...