Kerala High Court
Man Moves Kerala High Court Against RTO For Failure To Issue Hard Copy Of Renewed Driving Licence Despite Collecting Print & Dispatch Fee
A plea has been moved before the Kerala High Court by a man seeking a hard copy of his renewed driving licence from the Road Transport Department which statedly collected printing and dispatch fee from him.The petitioner claims he has a valid driving licence which would expire in March 2024. He had thus submitted an application for renewal of his driving licence along with prescribed...
Kerala High Court Grants 7 Days Emergency Parole To Man Convicted For Attempted Murder Of Neighbour, To Attend Father's Last Rites
The Kerala High Court yesterday granted emergency leave for a period of seven days to a convict in order to attend the funeral rites of his father. The petitioner's husband had been convicted for attempting to murder his neighbour and had been undergoing incarceration for two years. It is during this time that the convict's father passed away. Although the convict had been granted the benefit...
FSL Can't Delay Forensic Reports Citing Dearth Of Staff Or Lack Of Infrastructure, High Time To Ensure Emphasis Is Maintained On Right To Speedy Trial: Kerala HC
The Kerala High Court has emphasized the importance of scientific evidence in criminal cases and observed that the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) cannot delay scientific reports stating a dearth of staff and lack of infrastructure.The petitioner, a native of West Bengal, with no roots in Kerala, was an accused in a murder case and has approached the Kerala High Court seeking bail due to...
Kerala HC Closes Plea Against 'Antony' After Makers Offer To Blur Alleged Scene With Gun In Bible, Disapproves 'Intolerance To Artistic Expressions'
The Kerala High Court has closed a writ petition opposing a 'fleeting scene' in Malayalam film 'Antony', depicting a gun hidden in a book which the petitioner perceived to be the 'Bible'.Justice Devan Ramachandran however criticised the “intolerance to cultural and artistic expressions" in a civilized nation like ours and said that if any scene in a film is in fact uncharitable, it is for...
Plea Moved By Live-In Partner Before Kerala High Court Seeking Release Of Deceased Partner's Body From Hospital
A plea has been moved before the Kerala High Court by a man seeking release of his live-in partner's dead body from the Aster Medicity hospital.It is alleged that the hospital was not ready to release the body until the petitioner settled the medical bills. Justice Devan Ramachandran inquired whether the family members of the deceased had been involved in this matter. According to the...
[Dr Vandana Das Murder Case] Kerala High Court Dismisses Bail Application Moved By Accused Sandeep
The Kerala High Court today rejected the bail application moved by accused Sandeep in Dr Vandana Das murder case.Dr. Vandana Das, the 23-year-old house surgeon was stabbed to death by an injured man who was brought to the government hospital by Pooyappally police. The young house surgeon was stabbed sixteen times by Sandeep, a school teacher, using dressing room scissorsWhile dismissing the...
[Dr Vandana Das Murder Case] No Serious Flaws In Investigation: Kerala High Court Dismisses Plea For Transfer Of Probe To CBI
The Kerala High Court today dismissed the writ petition filed by Dr Vandana's parents seeking transfer of probe to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).Dr. Vandana Das, the 23-year-old house surgeon was stabbed to death by an injured man who was brought to the government hospital by Pooyappally police. The young house surgeon was stabbed sixteen times by Sandeep, a school teacher,...
Ground Water Vulnerable, Regulations Should Focus On Sustainability And Care For Future Generations: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has reminded regulators that regulations on the usage of groundwater resources must be made focussing on rationality, control, safety, sustainability and care for future generations.Justice Devan Ramachandran stated that groundwater is an essential component of groundwater resources and a special type of mineral wealth and its uncontrolled usage can even affect...
Kerala HC Directs Police Not To Arrest Advocate B.A. Aloor Over Sexual Harassment Allegation Without Giving Notice Of Appearance U/S 41A CrPC
The Kerala High Court has directed not to arrest Advocate B A Aloor in an allegation of sexual harassment against a woman client without issuance of notice of appearance under Section 41 A CrPC.The crime was registered under Section 354A (sexual harassment and punishment for sexual harassment) of IPC at the Ernakulam Central Police Station. “In the interregnum, there shall be a direction...
Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: January 29- February 4, 2024
Nominal Index [Citations: 2024 LiveLaw (Ker) 72-87]Venugopal v State of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw (Ker) 72 Shree Dhanwantari Chits India Pvt Ltd. v. Banu & ors., 2024 LiveLaw (Ker) 73 Welfare Association of Kitco Employees (Wake) & ors v. Kerala Industrial and Technical Consultancy Organization (Kitco) & ors., 2024 LiveLaw (Ker) 74 XXX v. State of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw (Ker) 75 Arifa TK...
Until Charges Proven Beyond Reasonable Doubt, Question Of Punishing Accused Doesn't Arise Merely Due To Heinous Nature Of Crime: Kerala HC
The Kerala High Court recently acquitted five RSS/BJP activists alleged of assaulting a CPI (M) worker due to political rivalry, on noting the absence of evidence to prove the identity of such persons beyond a reasonable doubt.The conviction of respondent no 1 was, however, upheld. The Single Judge Bench of Justice P.G. Ajithkumar relied upon the Apex Court decision in Ashish Batham v. State...
Kerala High Court Monthly Digest: January 2024 [Citations: 1-79]
Nominal Index [Citations: 2024 LiveLaw (Ker) 1-79]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...