[Custody Battle] Child's Interests Often Not Represented Properly In 'Wrangle' Between Mother & Father: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court recently lamented the condition of children caught in custody battles between their parents. "In the wrangling between the mother and the father, often interest of the children are not properly represented," said a Division Bench comprising Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque and Justice Sophy Thomas.The Court therefore made an unprecedented direction for appointment of...

Kerala High Court Directs Counselling Of Parents, Sibling Of 21-Yr-Old Trying To 'Find Her Proper Gender Identity'

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday directed the counselling of the parents of a 21-year-old individual, who is seeking help from a Community Organisation to find her real 'gender identity'.The Division Bench comprising Justice Anu Sivaraman and Justice C. Jayachandran directed that the family be sensitized about Transgender persons by an expert, to be identified by the District Legal...

'Entire Evidence Cooked-Up': Kapil Sibal Argues For Lakshadweep MP In Kerala High Court Seeking Suspension Of Conviction & Sentence

The Kerala High Court has commenced re-hearing on the suspension of conviction and sentence of Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal and three others in a case of attempt to murder. The matter was recently remanded back to the High Court for reconsideration by the Supreme Court.Today, the re-hearing of the matter commenced before Justice N.Nagaresh. Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal appeared for...

[Order 32 Rule 15 CPC] Few Irrational Answers Insufficient To Qualify One As Mentally Unfit, Enquiry Should Be Pragmatic: Kerala HC

The Kerala High Court while considering the scope of the term ‘enquiry’ by the Court under Order 32 Rule 15, observed that the courts cannot merely find a person to be suffering from a mental disorder based on a few irrational answers given by him.Justice P. Somarajan added the courts should adopt a more practical approach and seek medical evidence or expert opinion to determine their...

[Noon Meal Scheme] Kerala Govt Cites Dispute With Centre Over Funds, Assures High Court To Clear Arrears Soon

The Kerala government today assured the High Court that arrears of payments to government and aided schools under its 'Noon-Meal Scheme' will be cleared soon.Government pleader informed the High Court that the issues between the Centre and the State with respect to the funds have been resolved and hence, payments will be made soon.Single Judge Bench of Justice T.R. Ravi in its order...

Kerala High Court Rejects Plea To Erect Saffron Flags At Temple; Says Temple's Sanctity Shouldn't Be Diminished By Political Acts

The Kerala High Court recently held that in order to maintain the sanctity and tranquility of the temples, it cannot permit putting up of saffron flags and festoons on temple premises.Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V., while refusing the plea by two devotees of the Muthupilakkadu Sree Parthasarathy temple to permit them to erect flags without any obstruction, observed:"Temples stand as beacons...

Kerala High Court Quashes Sexual Harassment Case Against Actor Unni Mukundan Based On Settlement Between Parties

The Kerala High Court today quashed the proceedings against Malayalam film actor Unni Mukundan where he was facing prosecution for offences under Sections 354 (Assault of criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty) and Section 354-B (Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe) of the IPC, based on a settlement between the parties.Justice P. Gopinath...

Kerala High Court Directs State To Inform All Registering Authorities That Marriages Can Be Registered Through Video Conferencing

The Kerala High Court has directed the State Government to inform all registering authorities that marriages can be registered by securing the presence of the parties by video conferencing.Justice Devan Ramachandran directed the State Government to comply with the direction within two weeks so that parties would not have to approach the Court each time with the same request. “I also deem...

[Kerala Rent Control Act] Payment Of Arrears During Pendency Of Appeal No Ground For Setting Aside Eviction Order U/S 12(3): High Court

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday held that payment of the admitted arrears of rent during the pendency of an appeal against an order of eviction under Section 12(3) of the Kerala (Buildings Lease and Rent Control) Act (hereinafter, 'the Act'), would not be a ground to set aside such an order or to grant an opportunity to the tenant to contest the Rent Control Petition.Section 12(3) provides...

CMRL Bribery Case: Kerala High Court Says Can't Probe CM Pinarayi Unless Allegations Disclose Prima Facie Offence Under Corruption Act

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday orally observed that it cannot order a probe against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in connection with the CMRL bribery case, unless the allegations against him disclose a prima facie offence under the Prevention of Corruption Act.CM Pinarayi's daughter Veena Thaikandiyil is the prime accused in the case. It is alleged that she received kickbacks through...

Baptism Certificate Cannot Be Given Primacy Over Official Documents Like Aadhar Card To Ascertain Date Of Birth: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has held that baptism certificate cannot be given primacy over official documents like SSLC Certificate, Aadhaar Card, PAN Card and driving license to ascertain the date of birth of a person belonging to Christian community. Justice Murali Purushothaman observed thus:“A baptism certificate is issued by the Church to record the baptism of a person. No primacy can...

Instead Of Ordering From Swiggy And Zomato, Let Children Enjoy Delicious Food Cooked By Mothers: Kerala High Court Advises Parents

The Kerala High Court today emphasized on importance of home-cooked meals for children and advised parents to deter from ordering food from restaurants via online delivery platforms Swiggy and Zomato.Justice PV Kunhikrishnan was dealing with a case concerning access to pornography via few clicks of a hand-held mobile phone when he ventured into the arena of modern parenting where children...