Kerala High Court Allows State Bar Council To Continue Disciplinary Proceedings Against KHCAA President Yeshwanth Shenoy

Kerala High Court has allowed the disciplinary committee of the State Bar Council to continue with the proceedings initiated against President of the High Court Advocates' Association and lawyer Yeshwanth Shenoy, accused of misbehaving in Court.Suo motu contempt proceedings were initiated against the lawyer after former High Court Justice Mary Joseph filed a complaint alleging that he shouted...

Kerala High Court Refuses To Interfere With Income Tax Dept's Seizure Of Rs 1 Crore From CPI(M) During 2024 General Elections

The Kerala High Court on Friday (2ndMay) held that it need not interfere with the action of the Income Tax Department seizing Rs. 1 Crore Rupees from the bank account of CPI(M) Thrissur District Committee in the Bank of India branch in ThrissurThe Income-Tax Department had in the days leading up to the 2024 Lok Sabha election, froze the bank account on the ground that there was a mismatch in...

JCB Excavator Is A Machine Not Vehicle, Can't Insist On Production Of Registration Certificate For Seeking Release: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court recently held that a JCB Excavator 81 Hitachi is a Machine and is not a vehicle and hence there cannot be an insistence on producing its registration certificate while seeking the release of the machine. Justice V. G. Arun relied on the High Court decision in Rajesh v State of Kerala (2020) where it was held that a Bob Cat excavator is not a vehicle and therefore is...

Gold Given To Bride Her Exclusive Property; Strict Documentary Proof Can't Be Insisted In Wife's Claim To Return Stridhan : Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court recently held that in cases concerning the gold and cash given to a woman during her marriage, the courts have to apply the principle of preponderance of probabilities, as often documentary proof is not available for the transaction and misappropriation of the 'Stridhan'."Due to private and often informal nature of the transfers, it becomes merely impossible for women...

Consider Premature Release Of Prisoners Completing 20 Yrs In Jail If They Have Favourable Report From Advisory Committee: Kerala HC Tells State

The Kerala High Court has directed the State to consider the premature release of prisoners who are "deemed to have completed the term of imprisonment" as per Rule 377 of Kerala Prisons and Correctional Services (Management) Rules and if they have got a favourable report from the Advisory Committee for premature release.The Court directed the State to complete this process within 2...

Set-Off Period Cannot Be Taken Into Account For Calculating Remission: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court held that set – off period cannot be taken into account while calculating days for remission.For context, Section 428 of Cr.P.C (Section 468 of BNSS) says that the number of days a person has undergone detention before the date of conviction can be set off against the term of imprisonment. The Kerala Prisons and Corrections Service (Management) Rules, 2014 lays out...

Offence For Furnishing False Information U/S12(1)(b) Of Passports Act Is Attracted Even If Offender Is A Foreigner: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court held that the offence of furnishing false information for obtaining a passport under Section 12(1)(b) is attracted even if the person concerned is a foreign citizen. Justice V. G. Arun observed that when Section 3 of the Act which says that no person shall attempt to depart from India if he does not hold a valid passport or travel document includes under its ambit...

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: April 21 – 27, 2025

Nominal Index [Citations: 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 245 - 251]P. Sudhakaran v State of Kerala and Others & Connected cases, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 245Flemingo (DFS) Private Limited Versus Airports Authority Of India, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 246Suo Motu v State of Kerala and Others, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 247XX v YY, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 248Baburajan v State of Kerala and Others & Connected Case, 2025...

Candidate Studying Under National Institute Of Open Schools Is Eligible To Get Admission To Integrated LLB Course: Kerala HC

The Kerala High Court held that a student who did obtained his 10th and 12th certificate under National India Open Schools (NIOS) is eligible to get admission to integrated 5 year LL.B course as per BCI rules.The NIOS had submitted before the Court that it was a National Level Board equivalent to CBSE and ICSE and its certificate was recognised by the Government of Kerala and all State...

Kerala HC Directs State To Consider Review Plea Of 'Metroman' E. Sreedharan Against Construction Of Thiruvanaya – Thavanur Bridge Within 2 Weeks

Kerala High Court on Friday (25th April) directed the State Government to consider the review petition filed by E. Sreedharan, popularly known as 'Metro Man', opposing the construction of Thiruvanaya - Thavanur bridge across Bharathapuzha within 14 daysThe petitioner, who is the renowned engineer behind the Konkon Railway and Delhi Metro Rail Project had earlier moved the High Court saying...

Shahabas Murder Case: Kerala High Court Denies Bail To 5 Juveniles Accused Of Attacking Class 10 Student Leading To His Death

The Kerala High Court on Friday (25th April) denied bail to the 5 juveniles who are apprehended for being involved in the murder of 15-year-old Shahabas, a class 10 student who was allegedly attacked by his tuition fellows in Kozhikkode which lead to his death."Considering the above aspects, I am not inclined to grant bail to the petitioners" Justice Jobin Sebastian ordered. The quintet has...

Kerala Bar Association Scripts History, Elects Only Women As Office Bearers

Marking a historic first, the Pala Bar Association in Kerala has elected an all-women panel to serve as office bearers and members of its executive committee. The election, which filled 15 positions, comes at a time when calls for increased women's representation in bar associations are gaining momentum across the country.It may be noted that cases are pending in the Supreme Court for...