Selection Process Vitiated By Bias: Kerala High Court Quashes List For Appointment Of Anganwadi Workers

The Kerala High Court recently quashed the selection list for appointment of Anganwadi workers in Anganwadi Centre Nos.81, 84, 96 and 155 of Chennithala Thriperumthura Grama Panchayat under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Mavelikkara Project.Justice N. Nagaresh, on finding the selection process vitiated by bias, quashed the same and directed the respondents- Director and...

'Social & Medical Complications Likely': Kerala High Court Allows Medical Termination Of Pregnancy Of 15 Year Old Girl Impregnated By Brother

The Kerala High Court on Friday allowed the termination of pregnancy of a 15 year old minor girl who was impregnated by her brother. The petition was filed by the father on behalf of the minor daughter who was 7 months pregnant. A single bench of Justice Ziyad Rahman observed that: “Considering the fact, the child is born from his own sibling, various social and medical complications...

Lawyer Moves Kerala High Court Seeking ₹1 Crore Compensation For Family Of Kollam Doctor Stabbed To Death By Man In Custody During Checkup

A lawyer has approached the Kerala High Court seeking Rs. 1 Crore compensation for the bereaved family members of the 23 years old house surgeon, Dr. Vandana Das, who was brutally killed by an injured man brought to the government hospital in a police jeep, in Kottarakkara, Kollam.The incident occurred during the wee hours of the morning on May 10, 2023, when the house surgeon was on duty....

Continued Mutual Consent Of Both Parties Necessary For Granting Divorce Decree U/S 13B Hindu Marriage Act: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has held that in order to seek divorce by mutual consent under Section 13B(2) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, there ought to be mutual consent of the parties when they move the court with a request to pass a decree of divorce, as well as at the time when the court is called upon to make an enquiry, if the petition is not withdrawn, to pass the final decree. Relying on...

Kerala High Court Constitutes Expert Committee To Address Issue Of Human-Animal Conflicts, Restoration Of Wildlife Corridors

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday constituted an Expert Committee to aid and advise regarding the short-term and long-term measures to address the problem of human-wildlife conflict, restoration of wildlife habitats, restoration of wildlife corridors and matters incidental to it.The Division Bench comprising Justice A.K. Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice Gopinath P. actualized its suggestion...

Vehicles With Multi-Colour LED, Neon Lights Can't Be Treated As Compliant With MV Act For Grant Of Fitness Certificate: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court recently held that vehicles that install additional LED, laser, neon lights or flash lights cannot be granted certificate of fitness as they do not comply with the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act. The Court observed that installation of such additional lights could 'dazzle' the drivers of approaching vehicles and could pose serious threats to safety of other...

Illicit Sale Of Liquor Should Be 'In Praesenti' To Attract Offence Under Kerala Abkari Act: High Court

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday held that the sale of liquor ought to be made in praesenti in order to attract the offence under Section 55(i) of the Kerala Abkari Act (hereinafter, 'the Act'). Section 55(i) of the Act states that a person who sells or stores for sales liquor or any intoxicating drug in contravention of the Act or any Rule or Order made under the Act shall be punished....

Plea In Kerala High Court Seeks Ban On Children Performing 'Thee Chamundi Theyyam' Ritual Dance

A petition in the nature of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Kerala High Court seeking a ban on the participation of children in the performance of ‘Thee Chamundi Theyyam’, a ritualistic dance in north Malabar region of Kerala. In the plea filed by NGO Dhisha, it has been alleged that the ritualistic dance performance, also known as 'Ottakolam Theyyam', which is...

[Special Marriage Act] Registering Authority Cannot Refuse Online Solemnization Of Marriage: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court recently held that the registering authority under the Special Marriage Act, 1954 cannot refuse solemnization of marriage online.The Division Bench comprising Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque and Justice Sophy Thomas made its interim order dated September 9, 2021 in this regard absolute, and directed the State Government to follow the directions therein until the...

S.153 IPC | Expression 'Malignantly' Or 'Wantonly' Giving Provocation With Intent To Cause Riot Indicates Higher Degree Of Malice: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court recently explained the scope and extent of Section 153 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 which refers to the offence done malignantly or wantonly to give provocation to the extent of causing a riot.The Single Judge Bench of Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas elucidated that the presence of the two expressions, 'malignantly' or 'wantonly' in the provision indicates that there ought...

Plea In Kerala High Court Challenges Centre's Order Blocking Open Source Messaging Apps 'Briar', 'Element'

A plea has been filed in the Kerala High Court challenging the blocking of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) applications— 'Element' and 'Briar', by the Central Government under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (hereinafter, 'IT Act, 2000'). As per media reports, on May 1, 2023, Centre blocked fourteen mobile messaging applications under Section 69A of the IT Act...

[Kerala Education Rules] Aided School Not Bound By Procedure For Dismissal Where Teacher Is Convicted On Criminal Charge: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court recently held that a teacher in an aided school governed by the Kerala Education Act (hereinafter, 'the Act') and the Kerala Education Rules (hereinafter, 'the KER'), can be dismissed from service on the basis of conviction in a criminal case, without following the procedures prescribed under Rules 65, 74 and 75 of Chapter XIVA KER.The Division Bench comprising Justice...