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Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up : January 26 - February 01, 2026
Nominal Index [Citations: 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 49 - 62]Kerala High Court Gazetted Officers' Association v. State of Kerala and Ors., 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 49XX v Union Territory of Lakshadweep and Anr., 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 50Balu Gopalakrishnan v State of Kerala and Ors. and connected matters, 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 51Safwan Adhur v. State of Kerala, 2026 LiveLaw (Ker) 52Shyjal C. v. State of Kerala,...
Supreme Court Directs Centre To Constitute Tribunal To Decide Pennaiyar River Dispute Between Tamil Nadu And Karnataka
The Supreme Court today directed constitution of a Tribunal for resolving disputes pending between the States of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka over sharing of Pennaiyar river water resources.The Court ordered the constitution of a Water Disputes Tribunal by the Central Government within 1 month.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and NV Anjaria delivered the judgment, after having reserved its decision...
Calcutta HC Directs State To Ensure Safe Convoy To Ministers In Suvendu Adhikari's Plea Alleging Targeted Attacks On Opposition Leaders
The Calcutta High Court, on Monday (February 2), directed the State to ensure adequate safety to convoys of political leaders. ministers and Members of Parliament in accordance with their entitlement in a petition filed by the Leader of Opposition in West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, alleging targeted and recurring acts of violence on opposition leaders.The division bench of Chief Justice Sujoy...
'Second Complaint On Same Matrimonial Incident Unsustainable, Abuse Of Process': Calcutta High Court Quashes S.498A IPC Case
Observing that a second criminal proceeding on the “self-same incident” with identical allegations cannot be sustained and would amount to an abuse of the process of law, the Calcutta High Court has quashed a dowry harassment and attempt to murder case instituted against a husband and his family members. Justice Chaitali Chatterjee Das held that once an earlier FIR had already been...
No Deficiency In Service On COVID-19 Repatriation Flight: Chandigarh Consumer Commission Dismisses Complaint Against Qatar Airways
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Chandigarh, comprising Amrinder Singh Sidhu (President) and Brij Mohan Sharma (Member), has dismissed a consumer complaint filed against Qatar Airways, holding that no deficiency in service or unfair trade practice was made out in respect of a special repatriation flight operated during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Commission observed...
Forest Authorities Not 'Police Officers' Under CrPC, Cannot Investigate IPC Offences: Telangana High Court
The High Court of Telangana has held that forest officials are empowered to investigate offences under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, but do not have authority to investigate offences punishable under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). .Justice J. Sreenivas Rao passed the order while partly allowing a writ petition filed seeking quashing of a Preliminary Offence Report (POR) registered by...
Consultant Vacancy At Passport Seva Programme (PSP) Division, Ministry Of External Affairs, New Delhi
Ministry of External Affairs invites application for the post of Consultant in Passport Seva Programme (PSP) Division of the Ministry of External Affairs. Name of the Post: Consultant No. of Post: 01 (One)Age Limit: 30-45 Years Essential Qualification and Experience · The applicant should be a lawyer and should have a Graduate degree in law (LLB) from a reputed recognized institution from India or abroad with specialization in drafting of legislation. · The...
Has Supreme Court's Interpretation Of S 175(4) BNSS Made Complaints Against Public Servants Harder? A Critical Analysis
The Supreme Court recently held in XXX versus State of Kerala and others that Section 175(4) BNSS is not a standalone provision and must be read with Section 175(3), requiring a complainant to first approach the police and the Superintendent of Police through a written, affidavit-supported complaint before moving the Magistrate against a public servant. While aimed at procedural discipline, the ruling raises concerns that it may unduly shield public servants and make the complaint process...
Legal Consultant Vacancy At Department Of Space
Department of Space invites application for the post of Legal Consultant for its Secretariat in Bengaluru. Name of the Post: Legal Consultant Age Limit: 63 Years Remuneration: Rs. 50,000/- month Essential Qualification and Experience Graduation in Law acquired through regular mode from recognized University in India.Computer Knowledge is essential.Minimum 5 years of experience in handling legal cases with knowledge in Service Matters related to Govt. of India is...
Consultant (Administration) Vacancy At Indian Council of Medical Research
Indian Council of Medical Research invites application for the post of Consultant (Administration). Name of the Post: Consultant (Administration) No. of Post: 01 (One) Age Limit: 40-70 Years Remuneration: Rs. 70,000/- per month (Consolidated) Essential Qualification and Experience Professionals having at least 10 years of experience in Administration in Govt. Dept / PSU / Autonomous Bodies., AND should possess Post Graduate degree in relevant subject viz.,...