'Vehicles Are Killing Machines, If Not Used Correctly': Kerala High Court Asks State To Ensure Scientific Management Of Zebra Crossings

The Kerala High Court on Thursday expressed deep exasperation over the recurring accidents involving pedestrians at zebra crossings, despite repeated assurances and directions from the authorities.Justice Devan Ramachandran was considering a matter concerning road safety and “Zebra crossing”. When the case was taken up, the Court was informed that a pedestrian was recently injured,...

Kerala High Court Pulls Lawyer Seeking Stay On Sale Of Arundhati Roy's Book Without Noticing Smoking Disclaimer On Back Cover

The Kerala High Court on Thursday (September 25) orally questioned an advocate for filing a PIL seeking action against author Arundhati Roy's book 'Mother Mary Comes To Me' for having a photo of the author smoking on the cover, without taking note of a written disclaimer regarding smoking published on the back.The Court was hearing a PIL filed by an advocate (petitioner) seeking a stay on...

Repayment Of Misappropriated Amount In Corruption Case Doesn't Efface Criminal Prosecution: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has held that repayment of the amount of misappropriation or value of misappropriation in Corruption cases would not efface the criminal prosecution.Justice A Badharudeen delivered the judgment while considering a criminal miscellaneous petition to quash proceedings against the petitioners, accused in misappropriation of stock of foreign liquor worth Rs 27,92,523...

Kerala High Court Denies Pre-Arrest Bail To Trade Union Members Booked For Slapping Post Master, Forcing To Shut Post Office During Hartal

The Kerala High Court dismissed the anticipatory bail pleas of four persons, who claimed to be members of trade unions, for allegedly assaulting a post master and threatening him to close down the post office, which was kept open on a protest day.Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas observed that the offence alleged was a serious one and found it fit not to grant them pre-arrest bail....

NH-544: Kerala High Court Extends Toll Suspension At Paliyekkara Amid Reports Of Traffic Congestion, Asks NHAI If Work Complete

The Kerala High Court has extended the suspension of toll collection at Paliyekkara Toll Plaza (Thrissur district) on NH 544, amid reports of traffic congestion due to ongoing work being undertaken by the National Highways Authority of India.The Division bench comprising Justice A Muhammed Mustaque and Justice Harisankar V Menon directed the NHAI to submit a report on the completion of work....

'Unfortunate That We Have To Direct': Kerala High Court Orders Organ Transplant Advisory Committee To Convene First Meeting Since Constitution

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday (September 24) directed the Advisory Committee constituted under Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act to hold within 2 weeks its first ever meeting since its constitution under an August 28, 2024 notification, remarking that it was unfortunate that the court had to direct holding of meeting. Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice Basant Balaji...

Kerala High Court Questions State's Inaction In Taking Measures To Address Human-Elephant Conflict Despite Orders, Calls Delay 'Appalling'

The Kerala High Court has pulled up the State government for failing to act with urgency in procuring equipment to tackle recurring human–elephant conflicts in Aaralam and Wayanad, despite clear directions issued over two months ago.A Division Bench comprising Justice Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice Jobin Sebastian were hearing petitions concerning the human- wildlife conflict in Wayanad...

School Cannot Claim Any Land As Its 'Playground' Without Title Deed: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has held that a school cannot claim possession of a playground without the required documents, stating that parties claiming rights on the basis of documents are entitled to be in possession of the property.Justice N Nagaresh delivered the judgment while considering two writ petitions which related to a property which was claimed to be the only playground of CA...

Kerala High Court Directs Authorities To Consider Suggestions, Devise Effective Timetable For Smooth Functioning Of Transport Buses

The Kerala High Court recently permitted the impleadment of My Metro Bus Services LLP, a consortium of 20 stage carriage operators plying on the Vyttila–Vyttila circular city route, as an additional respondent in an ongoing writ petition concerning bus timings in Kochi.Justice Amit Rawal, while allowing the impleadment application, noted that the operators had raised significant concerns...

NHAI Need Not Deposit Compensation Amount Until Challenge To Arbitrator's Award Is Decided: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court recently held that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) need not submit the compensation awarded when the Arbitrator's award is challenged by either party, i.e., the claimant or the NHAI.The Division Bench of Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque and Justice Harisankar V. Menon was considering a writ appeal preferred by the NHAI challenging the Single Judge's direction...

Expedite Service Of Summons In Cases Against MP/MLAs Pending For More Than 10 Years, Directs Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday (September 24) passed an interim direction asking the state government and the High Court administration to issue necessary instructions to the Nodal Officers to coordinate for expediting the service of summons against MP/MLAs in cases which are pending for more than 10 years.The Division Bench of Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice Basant Balaji issued...

Supervisory Jurisdiction Of HC Doesn't Extend To Correcting All Errors In Order Of Administrative Tribunal: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court refused to interfere with State Administrative Tribunal's order which upheld the transfer of a teacher, reiterating that supervisory jurisdiction under Article 227 of the Constitution cannot be exercised to correct all errors in the order of the Administrative Tribunal. Referring to various decisions, a division bench of Justice Anil K Narendran and Justice Muralee...