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Breaking | Kerala High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Actor Siddique In Rape Case
Kerala High Court has dismissed the anticipatory bail application filed by actor Siddique, booked for rape following release of Justice K. Hema Committee Report. The order was pronounced by Justice C. S. DiasSenior Counsel Adv. B. Raman Pillai appeared for the actor.The complainant claims that the actor called her to Muscot Hotel in Trivandrum in the pretext of discussing a film and he raped...
Malayalam Film Director Akhil Marar Booked For Discouraging Contributions To CM Disaster Relief Fund Moves High Court For Anticipatory Bail
The Kerala High Court has sought State's stand in the anticipatory bail plea filed by Malayalam film director Akhil Marar, booked for discouraging contributions to the Chief Minister's Disaster Relief Fund (CMDRF), through his statements following the Wayanad landslides in July.The matter came before the bench of Justice C. S. Dias, which asked the Public Prosecutor to seek instructions.Marar...
CPI(M) Leader MM Lawrence's Body Donation: Kerala High Court Asks Medical College Principal To Consider Daughter's Objection
Asha Lawrence, daughter of veteran CPI(M) leader MM Lawrence has approached the Kerala High Court aggrieved by the decision of her siblings and the CPI(M) to hand over her father's body to the Ernakulam Government Medical College hospital.Justice V G Arun directed the Principal of Government Medical College, Kalamaserry, Ernakulam to consider the objections submitted by the petitioner...
Offences Bailable, Kerala High Court Closes Anticipatory Bail Applications Moved By Actor Jayasoorya Accused Of Sexual Harassment
The Kerala High Court has closed the anticipatory bail applications moved by film actor Jayasoorya in connection with sexual abuse allegations made against him after publication of Justice Hema Committee Report. Justice C S Dias noted that the offences alleged against the actor are bailable offences and closed the bail applications. “In light of above submissions, the bail applications...
Effect Of Rights Of Persons With Disability Act Can't Be Taken Away By Conditions In Prospectus Of Educational Institute: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has recently observed that the "effect" of Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (RPwD) 2016 which defines a person with physical disability and their certification cannot be taken away by certain conditions imposed in the prospectus of an educational institute. The court however said the State is not disempowered in adopting a uniform process for admissions...
Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: September 16-22, 2024
Nominal Index [Citations: 2023 LiveLaw (Ker) 579-587]X v State of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw (Ker) 579xxx v State of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw (Ker) 580Asanul Banna v State of Kerala and Another, 2024 LiveLaw (Ker) 581T. G. Anoop v State of Kerala and Another, 2024 LiveLaw (Ker) 582Satheeshkumar B R v State of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw (Ker) 583Sheela v State of Kerala and Another, 2024 LiveLaw (Ker) 584Sajith...
Income Tax Authorities Have The Power To Seek Interim Custody Of Currency Notes Produced Before The Magistrate: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court held that income tax authorities have the power to seek interim custody of currency notes seized and produced before the jurisdictional magistrate by any other officer or authority if there is any reason to believe that the seized currency is part of any asset that has not been disclosed for the purpose of the Income Tax Act.The Division Bench of Justice P. B. Suresh...
'Right To Get Unadulterated Food Fundamental Right' : Kerala High Court Asks Centre To Examine Lacunae In Food Safety & Standards Act
The Kerala High Court has directed the Central Government to look into the lacunae in the Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006 and its Regulations. The Court stated that it is the duty of the government to have a fool proof Act and Rules to ensure that citizens are given unadulterated food.In this case, the Court was considering whether prosecution could be initiated against Pepsico...
Donors Collecting Money From Sabarimala Pilgrims For Accommodation In Donor Rooms 'Legally Impermissible': Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has made it clear that donor rooms at Sabarimala registered under individual donors can be used only by the donors themselves or their family members. The Court further stated that donor rooms associated with trusts or organizations can be occupied by its trustees, office bearers and registered members on identity verification. The Court also stated that donors...
S. 250 BNSS | Court Has Discretion To Consider Discharge Plea Even After Prescribed Limit Of 60 Days: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has held that the limit of 60 days provided in Section 250 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to file a petition of discharge is directory and not mandatory. The Court further held that the period of 60 days will start from the date of supply of copies of documents to the accused.Justice A. Badharudeen made this pronouncement while dealing with a revision...
Kerala High Court Refuses To Quash POCSO Case Against Woman For Failing To Report Sexual Assault On Minors In Cottages Provided By Her
The Kerala High Court has refused to quash the criminal proceedings under POCSO Act initiated against a woman in-charge of the cottages where allegedly two minors were subjected to rape.The petitioner had approached the High Court to quash two final reports where she was said to have provided the rooms in the cottage to the accused, who is her friend, without even having satisfied...
Inquiry U/S 116(2) CrPC Must Be Carried Out In A Similar Manner To Summons Trial: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court held that the provision in Section 116(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C) which says that the recording of evidence and conduct of trial in an inquiry under Section 116 shall be done 'as nearly as maybe practicable' in the manner of a summons trial would mean that the essentials of summons trial should be followed in such an inquiry.Justice A....