Kerala High Court
Kerala HC Frowns Upon 'Restrictive Interpretation' Of PPF Scheme By Combing Parent And Child's Account To Calculate Yearly Limit On Deposit
The Kerala High Court has observed that beneficial schemes like the Public Provident Fund (PPF) encourage adults or guardians to open accounts on behalf of minors. The Court thus stated that the PPF scheme cannot be restrictively interpreted and contributions from parents and children made into separate accounts should not be calculated collectively to determine the deposit limit. In this...
Kerala High Court Calls For Case Diary In Plea Against Minister Saji Cherian, Booked For Allegedly Making Insulting Remarks Against Constitution
The Kerala High Court yesterday directed to produce the case diary regarding the investigation conducted into the allegations that Minister for Fisheries, Culture, and Youth Affairs Saji Cherian made insulting remarks against the Indian Constitution.The Court passed the above order in a plea moved by a lawyer seeking a re-investigation by the CBI. The plea alleges that the Minister committed...
If Registered Persons In Headload Workers Scheme Applicable Area Have Desired Skills, Only They Can Load/Unload Delicate Articles: Kerala HC
The Kerala High Court has recently held that if registered head load workers working in an area covered by the Kerala Headload Workers (Regulation of Employment and Welfare) Scheme, have the required skills and experience in handling delicate/sophisticated articles, then they are to be engaged for loading and unloading work. A single judge bench of Justice V. G. Arun came to this conclusion...
Kerala HC Declines To Quash Case Against Priest Who Allegedly Engaged In Sexual Intercourse On Pretext Of Marriage By Offering To Leave Priesthood
The Kerala High Court had declined to quash proceedings against a priest who allegedly committed sexual intercourse with a lady by giving her promise to marriage, by making her believe that he would give up his priesthood.The crime was registered against the Priest by the complainant for offences punishable under Sections Section 376, 376(2)(n) and 342 of the IPC. Justice A. Badharudeen held...
Pottukuthal In Erumely Sree Dharma Shastha Temple: Kerala HC Directs Dewaswom Board To See That No Money Is Collected For Pottukuthal
The Kerala High Court directed the Travancore Devaswom Board to ensure that no persons collect money from the devotees for applying Vibhoothi/ Sindoor or Chandanam in Sree Dharma Shastha Temple, Erumely. This direction was given as the Board submitted before the Court that 3 mirrors are placed in the nadapanthal and aanakottil of the temple during masapooja and mandalam-makaravilakku period...
Forest Driver Recruitment: Kerala HC Declines Fresh Test In Vehicle 'Suitable' For 6Ft. Tall Applicant, Says No Denial Of Employment Opportunity
The Kerala High Court has set aside the order of the Administrative Tribunal directing the Kerala Public Service Commission to conduct a fresh driving test in a vehicle suitable for a 6 feet tall applicant, and to consider him in the selection process for the post of Forest Driver in the Forest Department.The applicant contended that he was unable to maneuver the vehicle provided to him due...
Kerala High Court Quashes Criminal Case Against State President Of Muslim Students Federation For 'Insulting Women'
The Kerala High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against the Muslim Students Federation (MSF) State President, Navas P K for allegedly making derogatory remarks against former leaders of Haritha which is the girl's wing of the MSF.The crime was registered for offences punishable under Sections 354A(i), (iv) (sexual harassment and punishment for sexual harassment) and 509 (word,...
Kerala High Court Criticizes Magistrate For Taking Cognizance Against Unauthorised Use Of Elephant Under 'Non-Existing Provision'
While hearing a matter on use of elephants in a festival without permission, the Kerala High Court said that taking cognizance of an offence is not a mechanical process but a "solemn function", adding that the court taking cognizance is not a rubber stamp of the investigating agency. In doing so, the high court quashed the proceedings before the Magistrate's court which had taken cognizance...
Failure To Mention That Person Seeking Anticipatory Bail Is Abroad At Time Of Making Application Is "Suppression Of Materials Fact": Kerala HC
The Kerala High Court has held that a person apprehending arrest should mention whether he is in India or abroad, while filing an anticipatory bail plea. The Court held that such information can influence the decision of the Court in granting bail and therefore it is a 'material fact'. It thus directed the Registry to keep a field in anticipatory bail application where the applicant has...
"Leads To Unending Process": Kerala High Court Flags Attempts By Accused To Delay Trial In Cheque Dishonour Cases
The Kerala High Court has cautioned against the delaying tactics used by the accused to prolong the proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act such as seeking forensic examination of the cheque and seeking expert opinions by summoning and examining private handwriting experts.In the facts of the case, the cheque was sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory in Kerala at...
Poor Prisoners Jailed Despite Bail? Kerala High Court Seeks To Know Funds Available Under Centre's 'Support To Poor Prisoners' Scheme'
The Kerala High Court has sought a report from the State Government and prison authorities regarding the current status and amount available in the Zero Balance Subsidiary Account opened under the Support to Poor Prisoners' Scheme.The Support to Poor Prisoners' scheme was launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs to provide aid to poor prisoners who were unable to secure bail or pay the...