Kerala High Court
Creative Discretion & Liberty Has To Be Judged From Impact It Will Have On General Public Perception: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court stated that intolerance was anathema in matters relating to creativity and artistic expression when different persons have different perceptions of creativity. It further stated that creative discretion and liberties will have to be judged from the angle of impact that it will have on the general public.The petitioner's theatre organisation has approached the Kerala...
Where No Liability Fixed On Employee, Writ Jurisdiction Can Be Invoked To Seek Interest On Delayed Payment Of Retiral Benefits: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has held that an employee can approach the High Court to claim interest on delayed payment of his Retirement benefits in cases where no adverse liability is fixed on him by the employer.An employee of the Kerala Water Authority had approached the High Court in a writ appeal seeking interest on the delayed payment of his retirement benefits. The Division Bench...
[Paul Muthoot Murder] Kerala High Court Upholds Accused's Conviction & Sentence For Inflicting Stab Injuries & Causing Death
The Kerala High Court confirmed the conviction and sentences imposed upon the second accused -Satheeshkumar alias Kari Satheesh in the Paul Muthoot Murder case. The Court upheld his conviction under Section 302 IPC (punishment for murder) on the finding that it was the second accused who inflicted stab injuries causing the death of the deceased.The second accused approached the High...
[S.83A Registration Act] Registration Authority Can Only Cancel Registered Documents In Cases Of False Impersonation: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has stated that the Registration Act grants power to the registration authorities to a will to cancel a registered deed only in case of false impersonation.On analysing Section 83A of the Registration Act, Justice Viju Abraham stated that registered documents could be cancelled by registration authorities only on grounds of false impersonation for executing a will....
Political Background Not Sufficient Reason To Deny Judgeship: Supreme Court Collegium Rejects Centre's Objection Over CPI(M) Affiliation
On March 12, 2024, the Supreme Court collegium headed by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud recommended the name of Shri Manoj Pulamby Madhavan for appointment as Judge of the Kerala High Court.In evaluating the suitability of Shri Manoj, the collegium evaluated and scrutinized all the materials available on record. The Department of Justice had observed that Shri Manoj was a CPI(M) sympathiser...
Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Six Advocates As Judges Of Kerala High Court
The Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, has recommended the names of six Advocates for appointment as Judges of the Kerala High Court.In its resolution dated December 5, 2023, the Collegium stated that the Kerala High Court Chief Justice, had recommended the elevation of the six judicial officers, in consultation with his two senior-most colleagues, and that...
Defer Online Film Reviews For 48 Hours After Release : Amicus Curiae Tells Kerala High Court
The Amicus Curiae in a matter relating to "review bombing" of films has told the Kerala High Court the need for guidelines to govern movie reviews of social media influencers on online platforms which can not only protect the integrity of the filmmaking process but also safeguard the interests of the audience. The report suggested measures including a 48 hour waiting period for reviews...
Kerala High Court Strikes Down Nativity Clause In Medical Officers Quota For Admission To Post-Graduate Degrees As Unconstitutional
The Kerala High Court has held that a nativity clause which disqualifies non-resident medical officers from applying under the service quota of the Kerala Medical Officers' Admission to Post Graduate Courses Under Service Quota Act is invalid and unconstitutional, adding that the State cannot include any clause in the prospectus that prevents a medical officer under the Act from being...
KSIDC Can't Escape SFIO Probe On Ground That It Is A Govt Agency, May Lose Reputation Before Public: Centre To Kerala High Court
The Central Government, Director General of Corporate Affairs, Registrar of Companies and Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) has filed a reply before the Kerala High Court stating that the Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd (KSIDC) could not take shelter and escape from the investigation conducted by the SFIO stating that they are a government agency and would...
Kerala High Court Orders Medical Board To Examine Jailed Kenyan Woman Seeking Medical Termination Of Pregnancy
A thirty-two year old Kenyan woman lodged in Women's Jail And Correction Home Viyyur has approached the Kerala High Court seeking permission for medical termination of pregnancy.Justice Devan Ramachandran has directed the petitioner to be examined by a medical board. “Pending consideration whether the petitioner's request in this writ petition can be granted, I deem it necessary that she...
[Thrissur Street Vendors Eviction] Kerala High Courts Directs Thrissur Corporation to Defer From Further Action Till Statutory Committee Consider The Matter
The Kerala High Court has closed a plea challenging an eviction order of the Thrissur Corporation, holding that the petitioners would fall under the definition of 'street vendors' as per Section 2 of the Street Vendors Act 2014 and as such, they are empowered to make an application in writing to the committee constituted under Section 20. The court stated that the petitioners may approach...
[Motor Vehicles Act] Must Undergo Mandatory Driving Test If Application To Renew License Is Made More Than One Year After Expiry: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court stated that a person who wants to renew his driving licence after one year of its expiry has to undergo a mandatory test of competence to drive under Section 15 of the Motor Vehicles Act.“Admittedly, the petitioner has made the application for renewal of Driving Licence only after one year of the expiry of the previous Driving Licence. The petitioner has to...