After High Court Nudge, Centre Agrees To Free Kerala Govt Of ₹120 Crore Arrears For Immediate Use In Wayanad Rehabilitation

The Kerala HC on Friday (10th January) noted that the Centre Government by via a recent letter to the State has freed Rs. 120 Crore in the SDRF for utilization by the State. The Division Bench comprising of Justice A. K. Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice Easwaran S. observed:"The Central Government essentially accepts the proposal that was mooted by us in our previous order and has agreed to...

Businessman Boby Chemmanur Moves Kerala High Court Seeking Bail In Sexual Harassment Case

Businessman Boby Chemmanur has moved an appeal before the Kerala High Court, seeking bail in a sexual harassment complaint raised by a prominent Malayalam film actress.Boby was denied bail by the Ernakulam Magistrate Court on Thursday (9th January) and remanded to 14 days judicial custody.He is booked under Section 75 (Sexual Harassment) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 67...

BH Registered Vehicles Subject To Motor Vehicle Tax As Per State Law; Centre Can't Prescribe Tax Rates : Kerala High Court

The tax rates prescribed by the Centre for BH-series vehicles cannot be enforced, the Court ruled.

Permission To Donate Human Organs Cannot Be Rejected Without Cogent Evidence Establishing Commercial Element: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court on Monday (January 6) held that permission to donate human organs cannot be rejected unless there is cogent material to establish a commercial element.In doing so the court added that if the donor claims that the donation is made purely out of altruism, their statement must be accepted if there is no credible evidence to prove the contrary.Justice C.S. Dias made...

Kerala High Court Annual Digest 2024: Part II [Citations: 276-550]

Nominal Index Citations: [2024 LiveLaw (Ker) 276-550]M/S International Nut Alliance LLC v M/S Johns Cashew Co., 2024 LiveLaw Ker 276Muhammed Safeer P v. Regional Transport Officer and ors., 2024 LiveLaw Ker 277The KMML Retired Officers Association v The State of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw Ker 278Sulochana v State of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw Ker 279K Haridas v State of Kerala & Connected Matter, ...

Officers On Leave Without Allowance Can Lose Chance Of Promotion Only During The Period Of Leave, Not Thereafter: Kerala High Court

Kerala High Court has said that as per Rule 4 of Appendix XII A of Kerala Service Rules (KSR), officers who opt for Leave Without Allowance, can lose chances of promotion which may arise, only during the period of leave and not thereafter. The Rule states that Permanent officers and nonpermanent officers who have completed probation in their entry cadre in the regular service of Government may...

Kerala High Court Asks State To Determine Time Frame For Appointing Custodians For Living Wills In Local Self Government Institutions

The Kerala High Court on Thursday (January 9) asked the Government Pleader to apprise it about the time frame within which regulations can be framed for appointing custodians for living wills in all Local Self Government Institutions in the State.Justice C. S. Dias made the observation in a petition filed by a septuagenarian seeking a direction from the Court to appoint a competent officer...

Elephant Runs Amok At Tirur Event: Kerala HC Seeks Collector's Report, Asks State About 'Reasonable Distance' Between Elephant & Public

The Kerala High Court has sought a report from the Malappuram District Collector on an elephant reportedly running amok during the BP Angadi Nercha at Tirur on January 8, injuring 29 persons and killing one.The Division Bench comprising Justice A. K. Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice Gopinath P. ordered that the report should include a comprehensive description of the incident, the...

Road Blockage: Kerala High Court Issues Notice Of Appearance To CPI(M) And Congress Members, State Officials

The Kerala High Court on Thursday (9th January) issued notice of appearance to various CPI(M) leaders, Congress activists and State officials for allegedly committing contempt of its directions by blocking public roads to conduct events.A Division Bench comprising Justices Anil K. Narendran and Muralee Krishna S. found prima facie case against the Respondents and issued notice.The contempt...

Kerala High Court Suggests Creation Of Website To Allow Citizens To Report Construction Of Unauthorised Banners/Boards

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday (8th January) suggested the creation of a website where citizens can upload complaints about unauthorized boards erected in the State. The observation was made by Justice Devan Ramachandran while hearing a 2018 plea concerning unauthorized boards/ banners in public places.The amicus curiae Advocate Harish Vasudevan informed the Court that at present, there is...

Kerala High Court Issues Bailable Warrant Against Additional Chief Secretary Of Health For Not Complying With Its Directive

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday (January 8) issued bailable warrant against Dr. Rajan N. Khobragade IAS, Additional Chief Secretary in the State's Health and Family Welfare Department for non-compliance of its 2023 order and non-appearance despite the direction of the Court. The Division Bench of Justice A. Muhammed Mustaque and Justice C. Jayachandran passed the above order while dealing...

Complainant Is Entitled To Her Own Section 164 CrPC Statement To Prefer A Protest Petition: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has recently said that a complainant can seek her a copy of her own statement recorded under Section 164 CrPC in order to prefer a protest petition. The petitioner was the complainant in a case which was investigated by the CBCID. The CBCID filed a refer report/ final report in December 2023 (Ext P3) stating that the offence alleged has not been made out and requested...