Kerala High Court
Kerala High Court Declines To Suspend Execution Of Monson Mavunkal's Life Sentence For Sexually Abusing Employee's Minor Daughter
The Kerala High Court has dismissed a plea by Monson Mavunkal to suspend the execution of his life imprisonment sentence passed by the trial court in a sexual assault case.“It is to be noted that the petitioner has been awarded the imprisonment for life on three different counts by the learned Additional Sessions Judge. Suspending the sentence for life imprisonment can be resorted only...
Kerala HC Directs Union Govt To Desist From Telecasting Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 6 If Found Violative Of Broadcasting Regulations, Advisories
The Kerala High Court has directed the Union Government represented by the Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to immediately address violations of broadcasting regulations and advisories in connection with telecasting Big Boss Malayalam Season 6.The Division Bench comprising Justice A.Muhamed Mustaque and Justice M.A.Abdul Hakhim stated that the union government can...
Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: April 08 – April 14, 2024
Nominal Index [Citations: 2023 LiveLaw (Ker) 231-243]Maffiya MK v. Union of India and ors. 2024 LiveLaw (Ker) 231 Dr Athulya Asok v The State Police Chief 2024 LiveLaw (Ker) 232Kerala CBSE School Management Association (Regd) v State of Kerala 2024 LiveLaw (Ker) 233Shankara Narayanan P A v Kerala State Beverages (M And M) Corporation Ltd & Connected cases 2024 LiveLaw (Ker) 234Jayaprakash T...
Govt Should Close Schools Without Playgrounds, Sports & Games Part Of Curriculum : Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has directed the state government to formulate guidelines prescribing the extent of playground necessary in each category of schools and adjacent facilities as required. “Right to education is a fundamental right of the children. The education includes play and other extra curricular activities. If there is no suitable playgrounds for games and sports in...
Kerala High Court Directs State Govt To Permit Consumerfed To Conduct Ramzan-Vishu Fairs, Says It Is Not To Be Used For Election Campaigning
The Kerala High Court has directed the State Government to permit the Kerala State Co-Operative Consumers' Federation (Consumerfed) to conduct Ramzan-Vishu Fairs where food articles are provided at a subsidy rate for the benefit of the citizens.Justice Devan Ramachandran observed that Consumerfed was authorized to conduct Ramzan-Vishu Fairs through Primary Co-operative Societies and stated...
Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt Indispensable In Election Petitions: Kerala High Court Dismisses Plea Moved By CPI(M) Candidate M Swaraj
The Kerala High Court dismissed the election petition moved by CPI(M) leader and former MLA M. Swaraj challenging the election of Congress candidate K. Babu from the Tripunithura constituency. Justice PG Ajithkumar highlighted that the critical nature of election petitions requires proof beyond reasonable doubt and as such, there is a heavy onus to prove the allegations which rests on...
Counter Sales Permission Of Alcoholic Liquor Was Concession Given To Bar Attached Hotel Owners For Carrying On Business During Covid-19: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has held that the permission to effect over-the-counter sales of alcoholic liquor was a concession given to bar-attached hotel owners to permit them to carry on business and tide over the COVID lockdown period. The assessee cannot now contend that the tax on such transactions should not be levied on him because he did not originally have permission to effect such...
Strict Proof For Determining Age Not Required In Every Case Of Child Pornography: Kerala High Court Lays Down Guidelines
The Kerala High Court stated that it might be practically impossible to prove the identity and age of models used in child porn due to the anonymity of the internet. It stated that insisting on strict proof of age or identity of models in child porn would defeat the purpose of the enactments prohibiting child pornography.Justice K Babu held that it was not required to give evidence...
[Masala Bonds Case] Election Cannot Be A Reason To Postpone Investigation: ED Tells Kerala HC In Appeal To Summon Former Minister Thomas Isaac
The Enforcement Directorate has moved an appeal before the Kerala High Court against the order of the single judge directing that former Finance Minister Thomas Isaac shall not be summoned for investigation until the conclusion of the 2024 General Elections since he is a contesting candidate from Pathanamthitta constituency. On April 09, the single bench of Justice T R Ravi adjourned the...
[Actress Assault Case] Kerala High Court Directs Sessions Judge To Provide Copies Of Statements Of Persons Examined During Inquiry To Survivor
The Kerala High Court today directed the Ernakulam District and Sessions Judge to give the survivor in the actress sexual assault case, involving Malayalam actor Dileep copies of statements of persons examined during the fact-finding inquiry.The survivor approached the Court with two applications, the first application to seek copies of statements of persons examined in the fact finding...
Past Character Not Decisive For Public Employment: Kerala HC Urges State To Foster Development Of Less Fortunate Individuals By Not Condemning Them For Past Crimes
The Kerala High Court has stated that the government has the duty to act as a responsible welfare state to transform the lives of less fortunate citizens and turn them into responsible citizens rather than condemning or alienating them based on their unequal or diverse circumstances. It stated that their entry to public service should not be barred indefinitely based on mere involvement in...
Kerala High Court Directs Home Secy To Take Action On Representation Seeking Enquiry By External Agency Over Liquor Party At MLA PV Anwer's Club
The Kerala High Court has directed the Secretary of the Home Department to consider and take appropriate action on the representation submitted by Shaji K V, an RTI Activist and social worker.The representation was filed seeking a proper enquiry by an external agency into allegations of liquor storage and sale contrary to the Abkari Act provisions in a building called, Joy Mathew Club in...