Kerala High Court
Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: July 7 – 13, 2025
Nominal Index [Citations: 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 389 - 413]Keerampara Service Co-operative Bank Ltd. v. The Income Tax Officer, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 389Prof. Dr. K.S. Anil Kumar v. State of Kerala and Ors., 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 390M/s Ginger Fashions Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 391Mediacloud Studio Private Limited v. The Assessment Unit, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 392Manjusha K.P v. State...
City Police Commissioner Qualifies As 'Immediate Superior' Under Section 42(2) Of NDPS Act: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has held that the term "immediate official superior" in section 42 (2) of the NDPS Act must be interpreted contextually rather than rigidly through bureaucratic hierarchy.Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas delivered the ruling while dismissing a bail application filed by the petitioner, who had been booked under Sections 22(c) and 29(1) of the NDPS Act for alleged possession...
'Faced Many Hurdles In Life': Kerala High Court Orders Compassionate Appointment Despite Criminal Antecedents, Applies 'Nexus Test'
The Kerala High Court has set aside an order rejecting a man's appointment under the compassionate employment scheme due to his past involvement in criminal cases, holding that there exists no relevant connection between the alleged offence and the nature of the post in question.A Division Bench of Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque and Justice Johnson John was hearing a petition filed by Jijin...
Rejection Order Uploaded On K-Smart Portal Valid Communication By Municipality, Applicant Can't Insist On Physical Copy: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has recently held that an order rejecting a renewal application, which was uploaded on the K-Smart portal, is valid electronic communication in compliance with Section 447(6) of the Kerala Municipality Act, 1994 (the Municipality Act).Section 447(6) of the Municipality Act provides that an applicant is entitled to a 'deemed license' if the order of accepting or rejecting...
Kerala High Court Calls For Draft Guidelines On Snake Bite Prevention In Schools
The High Court of Kerala recently directed the Chief Secretary of General Education to place a draft guidelines for dealing with snake bites in schools.The directions were given by the division bench of Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice Shoba Annamma Eapen, while hearing a petition on the issue of basic health care in relation to snake bites, which arose after an incident involving...
'IRCTC Can Be Made Responsible For Waste Management In Stations, Trains': Kerala High Court Orally Suggests
The Kerala High Court on Friday (July 11) orally suggested that IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) can be made a responsible party in managing the waste generated in the railway stations and trains.The oral remark was made by a Special Bench of Justices Bechu Kurian Thomas and Gopinath P. which was constituted to monitor the waste management in the State. In 2023, after...
Govt, Nursing Council Must Take Action Against Private Nursing Colleges Not Paying Teachers As Per UGC Scale: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has recently held that teachers teaching in private nursing colleges must be paid as per UGC Scales or, not less than what is admissible in nursing colleges under the State/Central government in accordance with the Nursing Council Regulations.Justice D.K. Singh observed that the government and the Indian Nursing Council must take action against nursing colleges, which...
Periyar River Is A Fountain Of Life, Must Be Preserved For Future Generations: Kerala HC Calls For Chief Secy's Report On River Basin Management
The High Court on Friday directed the Chief Secretary of the State of Kerala to submit a comprehensive report detailing action taken for the implementation of “the Integrated River Basin Management Plan”.The Bench comprising Justice Devan Ramachandran and Justice M B Snehalatha gave the orders while hearing cases filed by Periyar Malineekara Samithi and others to curb the pollution in...
"Entire Area Stinks": Kerala High Court Concerned Over Management Of Waste Collection Points, Says They Can't Become Dump Yards
The Kerala High Court on Friday (July 11) questioned the local authorities, including the State Pollution Control Board, about the manner and frequency of waste collection in various parts of Ernakulam while considering suo moto proceedings initiated after fire at the Brahmapuram dumping yard.The Special Bench of Justices Bechu Kurian Thomas and Gopinath P. questioned about the status of...
Kerala High Court Invokes Extraordinary Power To Grant Parole For Life Convict's Marriage, Cites Bride's Unwavering Love
In a unique turn of events, the Kerala High Court today granted parole to a life convict, to enable him to solemnize marriage.Justice PV Kunhikrishnan granted the relief not looking at the convict but, looking towards the "brave and loving girl" who is ready to marry the convict despite being aware that her partner will serve a life sentence."Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles,...
Kerala High Court Stays Suo Motu Case Against Son Of Ex-CM VS Achuthanandan
The Kerala High Court on Thursday stayed the operation of a single judges order to initiate suo motu proceedings against Dr. V A Arun Kumar, son of ex Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan, regarding his appointment as Director -in-charge of the Institute of Human Resource Development (IHRD).A Division Bench comprising Justice Anil K Narendran and Justice Muralee Krishnan S granted the stay...