Children Must Maintain Aged Parents Even If They Receive Some Financial Support From Family/Friends: Kerala HC Explains Filial Duty

The Kerala High Court recently stated that even if aged father or mother receives financial support from friends or relatives to support themselves, it does not absolve the children of their obligation to provide maintenance.Justice Kauser Edappagath observed that filial duty is a fundamental obligation and is embedded in morality, religion and law. The Court stated that children,...

"Firecrackers Not Religious Or Customary Part Of Temple": Plea In Kerala HC Seeks Curb On Firecrackers At Vadakkumnadhan, Paramekkavu & Other Temples

A resident of Thiruvambady had filed a petition against bursting firecrackers in Vadakkumnadhan Temple, Paramekkavu Temple and other temples. The petitioner claimed that the practice is against the orders of the Supreme Court and Rule 5A(2) of Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000. The petitioner further submitted that such activities affected his right to live peacefully...

"Don't Arrest": Kerala High Court In Congress Leader Laly Vincent's Plea Seeking Anticipatory Bail In CSR Scam Case

Congress leader and lawyer Laly Vincent has approached the Kerala High Court seeking anticipatory bail in a case registered against alleging her involvement in a CSR scam.The allegation is that Laly Vincent along with the other 6 accused persons after collecting money from various persons and promised to provide two-wheelers at a subsidized price by securing the remaining funds through...

[Hema Committee Report] Ensure Chairperson Of Film Policy Drafting Committee Inspires Confidence Of Women: Kerala High Court Tells State

The Special Bench of Kerala High Court comprising Justice A. K. Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice C. S. Sudha has orally remarked that for the purpose of compliance with the Hema Committee Report, it would be prudent to appoint a Chairperson of the Film Policy Drafting & Cinema Conclave Committee, who inspires the confidence of women.“When you are having a conclave, and specifically...

Kerala High Court Reserves Verdict In Appeal Moved By ADM Naveen Babu's Wife Seeking CBI Probe Into His Death

The Kerala High Court has reserved its orders in the writ appeal moved by deceased ADM Naveen Babu's wife against the refusal to order a CBI probe into her husband's death.ADM Naveen Babu was found hanging in his official quarters on October 15, 2024. PP Divya, a member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) which has currently formed the government in Kerala is accused of abetting...

Sharon Murder Case: Kerala High Court Admits Death Row Convict Greeshma's Appeal, Suspends 3 Yrs Sentence Of Her Uncle

The Kerala High Court today suspended the sentence imposed upon Greeshma's maternal uncle Nirmalakumaran Nair, who was convicted to three years imprisonment under Section 201 of the IPC for destruction of evidence in the Sharon murder case.The Division Bench of Justice P.B.Suresh Kumar and Justice Jobin Sebastian also admitted the appeal filed by Greeshma and her uncle.Greeshma was convicted...

Kerala High Court Monthly Digest: January 2025 [Citations: 1-72]

Nominal Index [Citations: 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 1-72]Alan Benny v Bar Council of Kerala and Another, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 1Mrs. Suma Sunilkumar v. The State Medical Officer, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 2Alex C. Joseph v State of Kerala and Others, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 3Manjusha K. v Central Bureau of Investigation and Others, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 4Sreekumar A. V. v State of Kerala and Another, 2025 LiveLaw...

Kerala State Audit Dept Reports Irregularities In Awarding Contracts, Finances Of Guruvayoor Devaswom; High Court Seeks Response From Board

The Senior Deputy Director of Kerala State Audit Department of the Guruvayoor Devaswom Unit has filed an affidavit before the Kerala High Court pointing out various financial irregularities in the audit report of the Guruvayoor Devsawom.The Division Bench of Justice Anil K.Narendran and Justice Muralee Krishna S. has granted two weeks' time to the Standing Counsel of the Guruvayoor Devaswom...

Non-Disclosure Of Minor Criminal Cases Which Were Quashed Not Fatal For Appointment To Govt Post: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court observed that every non-disclosure of criminal cases by an individual cannot be regarded as fatal for his appointment to a government post.While quashing the termination notice and relieving order issued to the employee, Justice D.K. Singh pointed out that the authority has not considered the fact that the non-disclosure of these cases did not impact the...

Only Authorised Vendors With Valid ID Cards Can Vend In Kochi Municipal Corporation Area: High Court Issues Directions On Street Vending

The Kerala High Court has issued a slew of directions to regulate street vending activities within the limits of the Kochi Municipal Corporation, clarifying that only those individuals who have a valid ID card and whose name features in the list of authorized street vendors published by the Corporation are permitted to vend. The court passed the order in batch of petitions concerning...

Needs Great Care: Kerala HC Cautions On Comparing Signatures Based On Photocopy When Original Document Is Absent, Calls It 'Slippery Slope'

The Kerala High Court recently cautioned that comparing signatures based on photocopy, in the absence of an original document, is a “slippery slope” and should be done with great care and circumspection.It thus set aside an order lifting the conditional attachment of property owned by a hospital in favour of a lawyer, which was based on the comparison of signatures in the lawyer's suit...

MV Act | Deceased's Married Sister May Not Be Dependent, But As Sole Heir Is Entitled To Compensation For Loss Of Estate: Kerala HC

In a case motor vehicle compensation case where a man died in an accident, the Kerala High Court said that his married sister cannot claim compensation for loss of dependency, but as his sole legal heir, she is entitled to claim compensation under the heads of loss of estate as well as loss of love and affection. The deceased died in a bike accident. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal found...