Kerala High Court
Kerala High Court Directs ECI To Consider Plea Against BJP's B Gopalakrishnan Over Alleged Communal Remarks
The Kerala High Court on Friday (27 March) directed the Chief Election Commission of India to consider a representation filed against BJP leader B.Gopalakrishnan for making alleged communal remarks during a campaign in Guruvayur constituency amid the upcoming State assembly elections.Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas directed the ECI to decide the representation in two months.The Court was considering a writ petition moved by Kerala Students' Union (KSU) leader Gokul.B.Gopalakrishnan, BJP leader and...
Kerala Panchayat Raj Act | No Disqualification For Failure To File Election Expenses Without Notice, Hearing: High Court
The Kerala High Court has recently held that the State Election Commission (SEC) must mandatorily issue a show-cause notice and afford an opportunity of hearing, before disqualifying candidates for failure to file election expense accounts under Section 33 of the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994.Justice P.V. Kunhikrishnan delivered the common judgment in a batch of writ petitions...
Sabarimala Gold Theft: Kerala High Court Extends Deadline For SIT Probe; Clears 2017 Flag Mast Allegations
The Kerala High Court on Thursday (26 March) granted additional time to the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Sabarimala gold theft case to complete the investigation, citing the need for scientific analysis before concluding the investigation.A Division Bench comprising Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V and Justice K.V. Jayakumar considered a progress report submitted in person by SIT Investigating Officer S. Sasidharan, IPS. The court noted that samples collected from various parts of...
NDPS Act | Exact Quantity Of Seized Contraband Need Not Be Stated In Grounds Of Arrest Notice If Nature Is Mentioned: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court recently clarified that it is not necessary to mention the exact quantity of contraband seized in the notice communicating the grounds of arrest if it is specified that the nature of quantity is small or intermediate or commercial.Dr. Justice Kauser Edappagath observed that the intention behind mentioning the quantity is to enable the accused to know whether the offence if bailable or not and if the nature of quantity is mentioned, then it amounts to substantial compliance...
Kerala High Court Seeks ITC Response On Allegation That 'Honeydew Smooth' Printed On Gold Flake Cigarette Packs Violates Law
The Kerala High Court on Monday (March 26) asked Indian Tobacco Company (ITC) and Gold Flake Corporation Ltd. to respond to an allegation made in a public interest litigation that printing the words 'Honeydew Smooth', 'Flavour like never before' and 'More flavours, more experiences' on cigarette packets amounts to a violation of Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Packaging and Labelling) Rules, 2008.Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Syam Kumar V.M. also directed the other respondents in...
Temporary Surrender Of Land Endowed To Religious Institution For Public Infrastructure Not 'Transfer' Under Madras HR & CE Act: Kerala HC
The Kerala High Court has held that temporary surrender of land for a public infrastructure project does not amount to a transfer requiring prior statutory sanction under Section 29 of the Madras Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR & CE) Act, 1951.A Division Bench comprising Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V and Justice K.V. Jayakumar, were delivering the judgement in a writ...
Veena George Assault Case: Kerala High Court Seeks State's Stand On Plea By Accused For Supervised Investigation By Senior Police Officer
The Kerala High Court on Thursday (March 26) sought the State's stand on the plea by the 1st accused seeking supervised investigation by a senior police official to look into the alleged assault on Health Minister Veena George at Kannur Railway Station.When the matter came up for consideration today, Dr. Justice Kauser Edappagath granted time to the prosecutor to take instructions and posted it after summer vacation.The prosecution allegation is that on February 25, 2026 at about 3:15 p.m., when...
Right To Seek Contract Rescission Accrues Upon Expiry Of Time In Decree, Not Upon Receiving Notice Of Subsequent Proceedings: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has held that that right to seek rescission of a contract accrues upon the expiry of the time stipulated in the decree for deposit of balance consideration and not upon the receipt of notice of the subsequent proceedings.Justice P. Krishna Kumar, delivered the judgment in an original petition in a suit for specific performance of an agreement for sale of an...
Kerala High Court Accepts Apology By Editor Of Deepika Daily Over Misreported Order On Digital Survey, Directs Publication Of Correction
The Kerala High Court on Thursday (26 March) has accepted an apology from the Editor of Deepika Daily over the publication of an inaccurate news report that misrepresented a prior court order.The Division Bench of Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Syam Kumar V.M. were hearing a public interest litigation filed by lawyer and Congress politician Shaji J. Kodankandath.The Court has...
CMO Bulk Messaging Issue: Kerala High Court To Hear Next Week Appeal Alleging Privacy Violation Of Govt Officials, Judges
The Kerala High Court on Thursday (March 26) said that it will hear next week an appeal challenging single judge's order dismissing a plea alleging privacy violation of government employees and judges by the Chief Minister's Office by sending bulk messages to their phone numbers. It was alleged by the appellants that these numbers were illegally accessed from SPARK [Service Pay...
Authorised ₹36.50 Crores To Clear Victim Compensation Arrears, ₹12.26 Crores Towards Arrears In Mediator Fees: State Tells Kerala High Court
The Additional Chief Secretary of Kerala's Finance Department has filed an affidavit before the High Court stating that the department has authorised an amount of ₹36.50 Crores for clearing the arrears of victim compensation and ₹12.26 Crores towards settlement of arrears of mediator fees.Last week, the Court had remarked that it would pass orders to attach the Treasury accounts of the...
Kerala High Court Directs State To Operationalise Five New NDPS Courts Within 3 Months, Request Centre For Financial Assistance In A Week
The Kerala High Court recently directed the State government to operationalise five new NDPS Special Courts in the State within 3 months and to appoint permanent staff in these courts to ensure long-term accountability and institutional loyalty.The Division Bench of Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice C. Jayachandran, while considering a suo motu petition initiated to curb drug menace in...