Kerala High Court Quashes Order Dismissing Sweeper For Suppressing Higher Qualification, Says State Known For High Literacy Rate

The Kerala High Court has quashed an order dismissing a Full Time House Keeper cum Peon in the Union Bank of India for being overqualified for the position and suppressing the said fact. The petitioner was 10th pass whereas the qualification for the post was only 7th pass.Justice P.V.Kunhikrishnan remarked that Kerala has the highest literacy rate and that most youngsters in Kerala in the...

Kerala HC Flags 'Callous' Attitude Of Govt Officials In Conducting Litigation In Timely Manner, Suggests State To Enact Law To Avoid Unnecessary Delays

The Kerala High Court has recently criticized the conduct of government officials in conducting litigation on time, and requested the government to consider the enactment of legislation to prevent delays in litigation due to the same.A single judge bench of Justice A. Badharudeen noted the consequences of delays on the part of state officials in conducting litigations in a timely manner....

Yoga And Meditation Charges Are Subjected To Tax Under Kerala Tax On Luxuries Act: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has held that yoga and meditation charges are subjected to tax under the Kerala Tax on Luxuries Act.The bench of Justice A. K. Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice Kauser Edappagath has upheld the tribunal's ruling in which the tribunal differentiated between the incomes, allowing certain deductions for the cost of medicines and professional charges related to...

Constitute Committee To Make Recommendations On Compensation/ Restoration Of Agricultural Land To Kavalappara Landslide Victims: Kerala HC To Govt

The Kerala High Court has directed the government to constitute a High Level Committee, chaired by the Principal Secretary of the Revenue Department, along with experts from the fields of Geology, Hydrology, Agriculture and Disaster Management to make recommendations and offer relief to the victims of the Kavalappara landslide. The Court stated that the High Level Committee would be...

'Political Violence Corrodes Roots Of Democratic Principles': Kerala HC Confirms Convictions In RMP Leader TP Chandrashekaran's Murder Case

The Kerala High Court confirmed the conviction of the accused in the murder of Revolutionary Marxist Party (RMP) leader T P Chandranshekaran over political rivalry. The proemial passage of the judgment begins by quoting Amartya Sen, “Democracy thrives on the peaceful exchange of ideas, not the violent imposition of beliefs. Political violence is the poison that corrodes the roots of...

[Noon-Meal Scheme] No Higher Priority Than This: Kerala HC Directs State To Disburse Funds To Govt Schools For Noon-Meals Given To Students

The Kerala High Court was informed by the Special Government Pleader that the noon meal cooking cost for the month of January 2024 under the Noon-Meal scheme will be made available by the 24th of February, 2024 and the amount will be disbursed after the petitioners, the Kerala Pradesh School Teachers' Association and the Headmasters of certain government and aided schools provided the...

Indian Cooperative Credit Society Moves Kerala High Court Over Allegedly Unverified, False Information Published Against It By News Channels

The Kerala High Court today admitted a plea moved by the Indian Cooperative Credit Society Limited (ICCSL) against allegedly factually wrong information being published or printed through media regarding it.Justice Devan Ramachandran admitted the matter and issued notice to the Press Council of India.The petitioner moved the plea after being aggrieved by the action of the media and news...

[IT Rules 2021] Kerala HC Asks Central Govt To Explain Role Of 'Intermediary,' After Google Argues Power To Investigate Complaints Is Limited Without Court Orders

The Kerala High Court has directed the Union Government to explain the amplitude of duties, responsibilities, and powers of the Intermediary under Rule 3(i)(d) and Rule 3(ii)(a) of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. A single-judge bench of Justice Devan Ramachandran heard the matter.The petitioner, part of the Marthoma...

State's Fundamental Duty To Ensure Citizens' Benefits Aren't Delayed: Kerala HC Orders Govt To Disburse Payment Under National Family Benefit Scheme

The Kerala High Court has directed the State government to disburse the eligible amount under National Family Benefit Scheme to a woman nearing 60 years age, stating that it is the State's fundamental duty to ensure that citizens are granted their benefits without any delay. “I am persuaded to issue this direction because, it is conceded unequivocally that the sanction for the said payment...

[Masala Bonds Case] Kerala High Court Directs Dy. General Manager, Other Officers From KIIFB To Appear Before ED For Preliminary Inquiry

The Kerala High Court has directed Ajosh Krishnakumar, Deputy General Manager (DGM) (Institutional Finance) of the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Board (KIIFB) along with two or three officers to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to answer the summons issued to it. The officers of the KIIFB will appear on 27 and 28th February before the ED and thereafter a report will be...

Kerala HC Grants Anticipatory Bail To Mother Who Allegedly Tried To Kill Her 14-Day-Old Baby Over Post-Delivery Mental Strain, Child's Custody Given To Father

The Kerala High Court has granted pre-arrest bail to a mother who allegedly tried to kill her 14-day-old baby by putting then child in a bucket filled with water.Justice Sophy Thomas granted custody of the baby to the father for the time being since the mother was still undergoing psychiatric treatment post-delivery due to mental strain. The custody of the child was given to the father based on...

Kerala HC Closes Plea Against Allegedly Objectionable Title Of 'Thankamani' Movie, Says CBFC Evaluation & Final Certification Still Pending

The Kerala High Court has closed the plea challenging the objectionable title 'Thankamani' in the new Dileep starrer movie undertaking the submission that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) would consider the grievances regarding the movie's name.Justice Devan Ramachandran stated that the writ petition was filed anticipating an action over the title of the movie, but the CBFC has...