Kerala High Court
[Veterinary Student Death] Evidence Suggests Maladministration, Dereliction Of Duty: Kerala HC Declines To Interfere With Suspension Of VC For Fair Inquiry
The Kerala High Court today dismissed the writ petition filed by Dr. M. R. Saseendranath, Vice Chancellor of Kerala Veterinary and Animal Science University, challenging the suspension order issued against him by the Chancellor pending inquiry.Dr Saseendranath was suspended pending enquiry on grounds of dereliction of duty and lack of sincerity over the suicide of Sidharthan J S, a...
Mohiniyattam Performer Booked For Alleged Casteist Remarks Against Fellow Artist Moves Kerala High Court Against Refusal Of Pre-Arrest Bail
Mohiniyattam performer Kalamandalam Sathyabhama has preferred an appeal before the Kerala High Court against the dismissal of her anticipatory bail application by the Special Court for Trial of offences under SC/ST Act, for allegedly making casteist remarks against fellow artist Dr. RLV Ramakrishnan."The learned Public Prosecutor will instruct the investigating officer to give notice to...
Kerala High Court Quarterly Digest: January To March, 2024 [Citations 1 - 210]
Nominal Index Citations [2023 LiveLaw (Ker) 1-210]Union of India & Ors. v. P.K. Santhosh Kumar, 2024 LiveLaw (Ker) 1P C Najeeb v State of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw (Ker) 2George Mathew v. State of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw (Ker) 3XXX v State of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw (Ker) 4Ranjith Kumar K.V. & Ors. v. State of Kerala & Ors., 2024 LiveLaw (Ker) 5X v Y, 2024 LiveLaw (Ker) 6Thazheveettil...
[Lok Sabha Elections] Each Citizen Casts Only One Vote, Double Entry Voters Not Allowed To Cast Vote In More Than One Place: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has disposed of the plea moved by the Chief Election Agent of MP Adoor Prakash alleging that the final voters' list in the Attingal Parliamentary Constituency contained double entries.“In a constitutional democracy, the government is a government, of the people, by the people and for the people; and each of us have a participatory role in electing the government. On...
[Lok Sabha Elections] Advocate Moves Kerala High Court Challenging 'Polarizing' LDF Campaign Pamphlets
Lawyer Sebin Thomas has moved the Kerala High Court challenging LDF campaign pamphlets, which the petitioner claims “shall mislead the people from the Muslim community that the law enforced by the government of India is for targeting the elimination of them”.The petitioner, a practising lawyer, filed the petition after receiving a pamphlet distributed by the volunteers of the Left...
Plea In Kerala High Court Alleges Police Excesses During Thrissur Pooram, Seeks Guidelines To Protect Religious Freedom During Temple Festivals
A plea has been moved before the Kerala High Court alleging excessive use of force by the Police and illegal restrictions imposed by Thrissur District Police Chief Ankit Asokan during the Thrissur Pooram held on April 19 and 20.The petitioner, a devotee, seeks framing of directives/guidelines to prevent unlawful police interference in rituals and ceremonies during temple festivals in Kerala...
Family Courts Have Power To Modify Child Custody Orders If Situation Changes, Doctrine Of Res Judicata Not Applicable: Kerala High Court
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 doctrine of res judicata is not applicable in child...
Mass Drills In Temple Premises Not Permitted: Plea In Kerala High Court Against Alleged Illegal Encroachment By RSS Members, Notice Issued
The Kerala High Court today admitted a plea moved by devotees and nearby residents of Sree Rakthakanda Swamy Temple, Omallur in Pathanamthitta district alleging illegal encroachment and unauthorized use of temple and temple premises by the members of the Rashtriya Swayam Sevak Sangh (RSS) (Respondents 7 to 10).The Division Bench comprising Justice VG Arun and Justice S Manu admitted the...
'Remedy Is Election Petition': Kerala High Court Dismisses PIL Alleging Rajeev Chandrashekhar Filed False Affidavit Ahead Of Lok Sabha Polls
Ahead of the upcoming General elections, the Kerala High Court today dismissed a public interest litigation alleging that no action has been taken on the complaint that a false affidavit has been filed along with the nomination paper by BJP leader and Union Minister Rajeev Chandrashekar.The Bench comprising Justice V G Arun and Justice S. Manu refused to invoke the writ jurisdiction and said...
[Lok Sabha Elections] Screening Committee Can't Issue Blanket Directions For Surrender Of Licensed Arms: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has directed the screening committee to review their order directing for the surrender of arms which were issued to licensed holders under the Arms Act.While allowing the petition, a single judge bench of Justice N. Nagaresh stated that “Unless the surrender of Arms is reasonably necessary in the light of the parameters provided by the Election Commission, there cannot...
Appointment Of Arbitrator In Violation Of S. 12(5) Of A&C Act Is Void, Waiver Of This Provision Requires Explicit Written Agreement: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court single bench of Justice G. Girish held that the exemption provided for under the proviso of Section 12(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act applies only in cases where there is a waiver explicitly agreed upon in writing by the parties involved. Section 12(5) provides that any person having a relationship with the parties, counsel, or subject matter of...
Person Interested In Outcome Of Dispute Can't Appoint Arbitrator: Kerala High Court Nullifies Appointment Made By Kerala Government For Its Wholly Owned Undertaking
The Kerala High Court single bench of Justice G. Girish held that the appointment of a sole arbitrator by the Government of Kerala violated Section 12(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, as well as the precedent set by the Supreme Court in the Perkins Eastman case. The court held that the Government of Kerala being the holder of 99.99% of the equity shares...