Mulling Over Including Snake Bite As Notifiable Disease Under Public Health Act: State Tells Kerala High Court

The State recently informed Kerala High Court about the proposal of Director of Health Services to notify snake venom as a notifiable disease under the Kerala Public Health Act, 2023. The proposal is currently being considered by the State Government.The Bench of Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice Shoba Annamma Eapen was dealing with the issue of basic care pursuant to snake bites in...

Non-Disclosure Of Earlier Crime Lodged Against Same Accused By Same Complainant Shows Falsity Of Allegations: Kerala High Court

Quashing an FIR against a man on allegations of rape made by his sister-in-law, the Kerala High Court said that non-disclosure of serious allegations in an earlier complaint against the same accused by same de-facto complainant indicated falsity of allegations.Justice A. Badharudeen was hearing a plea moved by the petitioner, the elder brother of the de facto complainant's husband, who was...

Wife Who Gave Up Maintenance Right During Mutual Divorce Not Barred From Seeking It Due To Change Of Circumstance: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court recently held that a wife who had voluntarily surrendered her right to maintenance is not barred from seeking it at a later stage, when there is a change in circumstances.The judgment was passed by a Division Bench comprising Justice Satish Ninan and Justice P. Krishna Kumar. The Court was considering a Matrimonial Appeal challenging a Family Court order that rejected...

Kerala High Court Rejects Admiralty Suit Against M.V. Korea Chemi Owners For Lack Of Jurisdiction After Collision With Fishing Boat

In a ruling clarifying the territorial reach of admiralty jurisdiction under the Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Act, 2017, the Kerala High Court has dismissed an admiralty suit against the owners of the vessel M.V. Korea Chemi, holding that the vessel was not within the court's jurisdiction at the relevant time.Justice Syam Kumar V.M., while allowing an...

Kerala High Court Grants Bail To 6 Juveniles Over Alleged Involvement In Shahabas Murder Case

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday (11th June) granted bail to 6 juveniles who were allegedly involved in the murder of 15-year-old Shahabas, a class 10 student. The order was pronounced by Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas.The allegation against the juveniles is that the victim succumbed to the attacks by his tuition fellows in Kozhikode. Previously, the Court had denied bail in the...

'Father's Presence Plays Vital Role In Child's Education': Kerala High Court Grants 7 Days Leave To Prisoner For Child's Admission

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday (10th June) issued an order granting 7 days leave to a convict prisoner for taking admission to his child to 11th standard.The mother of the child initially approached the prison authorities for securing the parole first. However, it was denied saying that there is no provision for such a release. Subsequent to that, she approached the High Court.On...

[S.92 CPC] Kerala HC Dismisses Plea Seeking Leave To Sue Over Alleged Mismanagement Of Temple, Emphasises Adherence To Statutory Requirements

The Kerala High Court has dismissed an application seeking leave to sue under Section 92 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) concerning the administration of the Iruvaikonam Bhagavathi Temple in Thirupuram Village, Neyyattinkara. In his judgment, Justice M.A. Abdul Hakhim underscored that leave under Section 92 CPC is not to be granted automatically and highlighted the importance of...

No Specific Allegation Of Nuisance: High Court Closes Case Over Allegedly Defamatory Messages Against Kerala CM & Ministers In WhatsApp Group

The Kerala High Court closed a case of posting defamatory messages against the Chief Minister and other Ministers in the WhatsApp group of the employees of an education society after observing that none of the allegations constituted the offences mentioned.The case was registered after a complaint was made by the Chairman of the SAT Health Education Society (SATHHESH) to the Chief Minister...

Not Necessary To Assess Applicant's Mental Status In Maintenance Proceedings: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court recently passed a judgment holding that there is no need to assess the mental status of applicants in a proceedings for maintenance.Justice A. Badharudheen allowed the Original Petition (Criminal) preferred by wife and minor daughter, and set aside the interim orders passed by the Family Court, Thalassery. Factual BackgroundThe petitioners had preferred an application...

'Politically Instigated Litigation': CM Pinarayi Vijayan Tells Kerala High Court In Plea Seeking CBI Probe Into CMRL Case

While opposing a plea seeking CBI investigation into the affairs between CMRL and himself, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has stated that there is no compelling reason to direct CBI investigation and that the PIL is not maintainable.Mr. Vijayan was arrayed as the 15th Respondent in the PIL. His daughter, Veena Thaikkandiyil, who is also the director of Exalogic Solutions Pvt. Ltd....

'Language Holds Deep Cultural Significance': Kerala High Court Defers Govt Order Mandating Hindi As Third Language In Lakshwadweep Schools

The Kerala High Court on Monday (9th June) deferred the implementation of the order mandating Hindi as the 3rd Language in the schools of Lakshadweep. The government order had the effect of depriving the students from choosing Arabic/ Mahal as the 3rd language which were the options available to them till now.“..a language holds deep cultural signigicance, and any changes could have...

Kerala High Court Forms Committee To Address Conflict Between Lawyers And Police

The Kerala High Court on Monday (9th June) constituted a committee to formulate comprehensive guidelines to address the issue of conflicts that arise during interaction between police and lawyers in the court premises. The Committee has the State Advocate General K Gopalakrishna Kurup, Director General of Prosecution TA Shaji, President of Kerala High Court Advocates Association Yashwant...