Kochi: Responding to mounting public outcry over soaring movie ticket rates, the Kerala government has told the High Court that it has formed a special committee to review and reform cinema ticket pricing. The move follows a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking regulation of what’s being called “exploitative” dynamic pricing in multiplexes. The PIL, filed Read More…
Kochi – The owners of the cargo vessel MSC Elsa 3, which recently sank off the coast of Kerala, have approached the Kerala High Court seeking to limit their legal liability under maritime law for the incident. The petition, filed under the Merchant Shipping Act, aims to cap the financial responsibility of the shipowners, arguing Read More…
The Kerala High Court has ordered a four-week suspension of toll collection at the Paliyekkara toll plaza, located on the Edappally–Mannuthy stretch of National Highway 544. The decision comes amid mounting complaints of severe traffic congestion and incomplete road infrastructure. The court intervened after a petition highlighted that motorists are being charged full toll rates Read More…
Kochi – The Kerala High Court has once again come down heavily on the poor condition of roads in Kochi, particularly highlighting the sorry state of major city stretches like MG Road and Banerjee Road. The court expressed deep concern over the abundance of potholes, uneven paver blocks, and unscientifically designed or damaged manhole covers Read More…
The Kerala High Court has quashed a government order allowing a film shoot in a reserved forest area, ruling that ecological integrity must trump commercial pursuits. The court’s decision came in response to widespread criticism from conservationists, who warned that permitting such activity inside a protected ecosystem could set a dangerous precedent. Citing violations of Read More…
The Kerala High Court has upheld the state government’s 2019 ban on single-use plastic (SUP) items. The court, led by Justice Viju Abraham, dismissed petitions from trade bodies and reaffirmed the state’s authority under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. The ban, effective since January 1, 2020, covers plastic carry bags, sheets, disposable cutlery, cling film, Read More…
The Kerala High Court has quashed multiple Vice-Chancellor appointments made unilaterally by Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, ruling that they violated both the University Act and UGC’s 2018 regulations. The court stated that interim VCs must be selected only from a panel recommended by the state government, and that temporary appointments cannot exceed six months. The Read More…
The Kerala High Court has directed the state Governor to submit a detailed report on the utilization of ₹120 crore allocated by the Centre for Wayanad landslide rehabilitation. The fund, freed up after a special NDRF rule relaxation, was intended to assist victims of the 2024 disaster that devastated large parts of the hilly district. Read More…
The Kerala government’s handling of rising student drug abuse, the Kerala High Court has spotlighted Ernakulam as the state’s most affected district, with 53 NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act) cases involving minors reported between 2015 and 2024. Expressing deep concern, the court warned that without detailed studies and data-driven strategies, efforts to combat Read More…
The Kerala High Court has called on the state government to enact a stringent anti-ragging law with severe criminal penalties. Citing the 2024 suicide of Pookode veterinary student J. S. Sidharthan as a tragic wake-up call, Justice D. K. Singh emphasized that existing UGC regulations are inadequate to curb violent campus behavior. The court warned that unless Read More…