Will Certify 'Janaki v. State of Kerala' If Title Changed To 'V. Janaki', 2 Changes In Film Instead Of 96 Cuts: CBFC Tells Kerala High Court

The Central Board of Film Certification today informed the Kerala High Court that it is willing to certify Suresh Gopi Starrer "JSK: Janaki v. State of Kerala" if the producers change the name 'Janaki' in title to 'V Janaki'.Advocate Abhinav Chandrachud appearing for the Board submitted that the name of the character in the movie is Janaki Vidhyadharan and so the production can consider the...

Corporal Punishment By Teachers Not Crime Unless Penal Law Provides But Extreme/Sadistic Actions Can Constitute Offence: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has observed that caning of students by teachers or corporal punishment would not constitute an offence under the BNS and Juvenile Justice Act, (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015, as the statutes stand now.The Court however underscored that it is not excluding a case where any "corporal punishment is inflicted on any vital part" of child's body, nor was it...

Kerala High Court Upholds Triple Tax On Unauthorised Construction Due To Lack Of Proof Of Deemed Permit

The Kerala High Court has upheld triple tax on unauthorised construction due to lack of proof of deemed permit. Justice Ziyad Rahman A.A. stated that “in the absence of any documents indicating the submission of application for permit and inaction on the part of the Panchayat in considering the said application, the contention of the assessee as to the deemed permit cannot...

'Nobody Is Above Law':Kerala High Court Orders Appearance Of Ex-CPM MLA Rajesh In Criminal Contempt Case

The Kerala High Court has framed charges against R. Rajesh, former Member of Legislative Assembly and Syndicate Member of University of Kerala, in suo motu criminal contempt of court case.The charges were framed by Justice D.K. Singh after Mr. R. Rajesh (alleged contemnor) made a Facebook post which allegedly criticised the judges heading the Bench hearing education matters. According to...

Kerala HC Seeks Response On Composition, Role Of State Council Under Clinical Establishment Act After Kottayam Medical College Building Collapse

A public interest litigation has been filed before the High Court of Kerala on the safety standards at public medical facilities, following the collapse of Kottayam Medical College building. The plea came before the division bench of Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice Basant Balaji. The PIL came under sharp criticism from the Chief Justice for being “sketchy” and...

BCI Seeks Review Of Kerala HC Order Confining Power Of State Bar Council's Ad-Hoc Committee To Completion Of Verification Process

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has preferred a petition before the Kerala High Court seeking a review of the judgment of the Division Bench in Yeshwant Shenoy v. Bar Council of Kerala and Ors. The Court had set aside the disciplinary proceedings initiated against Adv. Yeshwant Shenoy (appellant) by the State Bar Council, stating that it had no powers to initiate such proceedings.In the...

Kerala Govt Moves High Court To Cancel Anticipatory Bail Of BJP Leader PC George In 2022 Hate Speech Case

The Kerala government has approached the High Court seeking cancellation of anticipatory bail granted to BJP leader PC George in a 2022 hate-speech case over alleged statements against Muslims.He was out on bail on a condition not to commit similar offences or make provocative statements.State alleges that George has flouted the bail conditions, by indulging in another act of hate speech...

Benefits To Registered Retail Traders Under MSMED Act Limited To Priority Sector Lending, Not Eligible For QCO Exemption: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court held that the benefits to registered retail traders under MSMED Act, 2006 (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006) limited to priority sector lending only, and are not eligible for QCO [Plywood and Wooden flush door shutters (Quality Control) Order, 2024] exemption. Justice Ziyad Rahman A.A. stated that “the entire category of wholesale...

Daughter Of Hindu Who Died After 20.12.2004 Entitled To Equal HUF Share In Kerala; Kerala Joint Family Abolition Act Sections Repugnant To HSA : HC

The Kerala High Court on Monday ruled that Sections 3 and 4 of the Kerala Joint Hindu Family System (Abolition) Act 1975 are repugnant to Section 6 of the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005, and hence, cannot prevail.As per Section 3 of the Kerala Joint Hindu Family System (Abolition) Act, no person can claim birthright in ancestral property. As per Section 4 of the Act, a Hindu...

Kerala HC Orders Conditional Arrest Of MSC Elsa 3's Sister Ship In Suit By Govt To Secure Maritime Claims Over ₹9500 Crores

An admiralty suit has been filed by the State of Kerala (plaintiff) before the Kerala High Court seeking the arrest of the ship MV MSC Akiteta II (1st defendant). The arrest of MSC Akitteta II was sought in lieu of the maritime claims totalling Rupees 9531.11 crores claimed against its sister ship, MSC Elsa 3.The suit filed under Section 4 of the Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of...

Accused Can Challenge Trial Court's Order Declining Consent To Withdraw Prosecution U/S 360 Of BNSS: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court recently held that an accused can challenge a trial court's 'arbitrary and unreasoned' order refusing to give consent to the state to withdraw prosecution against him under section 360 of BNSS/ section 321 of CrPC, even when the State has chosen not to challenge such orders. The order was passed by Justice Kauser Edapagath. Background The case arose out of...

Detenu Must Be Provided With Legible & Readable Documents, Failure To Do So Will Lead To Invalid Detention Order: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High court has recently held that the failure to provide legible and readable documents to detained persons will result in the detaining order becoming invalid.A Division bench comprising Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V and Justice K. V. Jayakumar held that the supply of unreadable documents violates section 7(2) of Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 2007 (KAAPA) and...