Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: May 20 - May 26, 2024

Citations: 2024 LiveLaw (Ker) 293 To 2024 Livelaw (Ker) 304Nominal IndexAdv. Adarsh S v Union of India, 2024 LiveLaw Ker 293State Of Kerala V Muhammed Ameer-Ul Islam, Muhammad Ameerul-Islam V State Of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw Ker 294Vinod Mathew Wilson v Union of India, 2024 LiveLaw Ker 295K Sudhakaran v State of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw Ker 296Anuraj v State of Kerala & Connected Matters, 2024 LiveLaw Ker 297Arunima Ashok v The Chancellor & Connected Cases, 2024 LiveLaw Ker 298Nair Service Society v T K Gopalakrishnan Nair, 2024 LiveLaw Ker 299Don Paul V State of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw Ker 300Jerin Joy v State of Kerala Case Number, 2024 LiveLaw Ker 301M. Amanulla Khan v Sajeena Vahab and Others, 2024 LiveLaw Ker 302State of Kerala v Nino Mathew & Connected Cases, Citation: 2024 LiveLaw Ker 303The Principal Commissioner Of Income Tax Versus Shri. Ambady Krishna Menon, 2024 LiveLaw Ker 304Judgments/Orders This WeekAvail Alternative Remedies: Kerala High Court Permits Lawyer To Approach Broadcaster Alleging Grievances Against Telecast Of Bigg Boss Malayalam Season SixCase title: Adv. Adarsh S v Union of IndiaCitation: 2024 LiveLaw Ker 293The Kerala High permitted the petitioner to avail alternative remedies as provided under the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 regarding his grievances against telecasting the Indian Reality Show- Big Boss Malayalam Season 6.The Court was considering a writ petition filed by Advocate Adarsh S alleging that the show violates broadcasting regulations and advisories issued by the Union Government by telecasting scenes of physical assault on national television.The Division Bench comprising Chief Justice A J Desai and Justice V G Arun permitted the petitioner to withdraw his petition and directed him to submit a representation for redressal of his grievances before the Broadcaster under the provisions of the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act.Created Fear & Vulnerability Amongst Women, Had Profound Impact On Society: Kerala High Court Confirms Death Sentence Of Man Convicted Of Brutal Rape-MurderCase Title: State Of Kerala V Muhammed Ameer-Ul Islam, Muhammad Ameerul-Islam V State Of KeralaCitation: 2024 LiveLaw Ker 294The Kerala High Court today confirmed the death sentence imposed upon Muhammed Ameer-Ul Islam, a migrant labourer from Assam for committing the rape and murder of a law student in Perumbavoor on April 28, 2016. The division bench comprising Justice P.B. Suresh Kumar and Justice S. Manu observed that the case was deeply disturbing and represented a severe violation of human dignity and sanctity of life since after committing rape in an inhumane manner, the victim was murdered horrendously. The Court found that the case has far-reaching consequences since it creates fear and also vulnerability amongst women.The Court on applying the Crime Test, Criminal Test and Rarest of Rare Test, dismissed Ameer-Ul Islam's appeal and confirmed the death sentence awarded by the Sessions court.Kerala High Court Dismisses AAP State President's Plea For ED Probe Against BJP Members In Kodakara Hawala Heist CaseCase Title: Vinod Mathew Wilson v Union of IndiaCitation: 2024 LiveLaw Ker 295The Kerala High Court today dismissed a public interest litigation filed by State President of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Vinod Mathew Wilson seeking action against individuals affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for allegedly committing hawala money transactions to the tune of 3.5 crores for use in campaigns during the 2021 State Assembly elections.The Division Bench comprising Justice Gopinath P. and Justice Syam Kumar V.M. dismissed the case as non-maintainable.Kerala High Court Quashes Proceedings Against KPCC President K Sudhakaran In CPM Leader P Jayarajan's Attempt To Murder CaseCitation: 2024 LiveLaw Ker 296Case Title: K Sudhakaran v State of KeralaThe Kerala High Court quashed proceedings against State Congress President, K Sudhakaran in CPM leader P Jayarajan's attempt to murder case.Justice Ziyad Rahman A.A. observed that the proceedings initiated against K Sudhakaran (1st accused) and Rajeev (3rd accused) based on FIR No. 148/1997 cannot be permitted to continue since it is a second FIR filed against the parties by E P Jayarajan raising the same allegations based on the same incident itself.[NDPS Rules 2022] Accused Has Right To Seek Expeditious Testing Of Contraband Within Time Frame Stipulated Under Rule 14: Kerala High CourtCase Title: Anuraj v State of Kerala & Connected MattersCitation: 2024 LiveLaw Ker 297The Kerala High Court has held that a delay in testing seized drugs/substances under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, of 1985 would cause prejudice to the accused. The Court further stated that the accused have a right to seek expeditious testing of seized drugs/substances under Rule 14 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Seizure, Storage, Sampling and Disposal) Rules 2022.Justice C.S. Dias issued the following directions and...

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: May 20 - May 26, 2024

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