Kerala HC- Smell Alone of Ganja Solely Is Not Sufficient Evidence To Accuse.
Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas highlighted the potential misuse of the NDPS act. Continuously, Kerala HC recently dismissed criminal proceedings started against a man accused under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act ( NDPS Act), On Jan 3, 2023, accused Ibnu Shijil alleged
Compensation for Business Closure is Taxable: Kerala HC
Lately, the Kerala High Court made a decision that is likely to affect many business entities seeking exemption from taxation for amounts received for the purpose of winding up a business entity. In this decision, the law becomes more certain in a realm
Kerala HC dismissed the plea against disclosure of the Hema committee report
Justice VG Arun dismissed the plea filed by Malayalam film producer Sajimon Parayil, saying the publication of the report could adversely affect the film industry. The Justice K Hema Committee, set up in 2017 and the report was submitted in 2019. Lesly John,
Kerala High Court Warns Against Overreach in Defamation Cases Against Media, Emphasizes Press Freedom
The Kerala High Court has directed the judicial officers of the district judiciary to exercise caution when considering allegations of defamation against newspapers and media personnel. Justice A. Badharudeen emphasized that unwanted legal prosecutions under Sections 499 and 500 of the IPC would
No supervisory jurisdiction over NCDRC: Kerala HC
It was held by the Kerala HC that that its supervisory jurisdiction mentioned under article 227 of the Indian constitution, exercisable only over the courts and tribunals that fall within its jurisdiction. An appeal was filed by the petitioner against the judgment of
Kerala High Court Upholds Gift Deed, Grants Applicant Property Rights
Justice K. Babu’s bench addressed an appeal in a property declaration suit. The applicant claimed her mother, Kunhimatha, gifted the property to her. The accused, Kunhimatha’s grandson, claimed she did not accept the gift, leading to the cancellation of the gift deed. The
In civil trials, a spouse can testify on behalf of the other spouse: Kerala HC
Issue:- The court was dealing with the application of a woman, whereby her civil suit was pending before the court. During this, she had requested for permission to be granted so that her husband could testify and adduce evidence on her behalf. The
An employee’s right to raise safety concerns, affirmed by the Kerala HC
It was ruled by the Kerala HC that if an employee is sharing messages and raising safety concerns on WhatsApp then the same is not wrongful. Justice Satish Ninan had emphasized in a ruling dated 18th June, that if an employee is disciplined
An offence committed under 498A cannot be tried with the sanction of the central government as per section 188: Kerala HC
It was held by the Kerala HC that criminal proceedings under section 498A of the IPC initiated against a man who has been residing in Australia cannot proceed in India without prior sanction of the central government. However, if a part of the
Kerala High Court Upholds Sabarimala Temple’s Age Restriction, Dismisses 10-Year-Old Girl’s Plea for Entry
The Kerala High Court dismissed a 10-year-old girl’s plea for entry to Sabarimala temple for pilgrimage. The girl argued that she has not yet reached puberty and should be allowed to attend Mandalapooja and Makaravilakku rituals without considering the age limit. Girl requested
