Kochi – In a significant development, the Kerala High Court has halted any action against the parents of the Walayar rape and murder victims, granting them interim relief from the CBI’s charges. The ruling came as the court reviewed the parents’ petition seeking to quash the chargesheet. The CBI had controversially named the victims’ parents Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has refused to stay the screening of the film ‘Empuraan’, rejecting a plea filed by BJP leader V.V. Vijeesh, who sought a ban alleging that the movie contained anti-national and communal elements. The court questioned the basis of the allegations, stating that artistic expression cannot be curbed without substantial evidence. Read More…
State Govt. Submits Report After Fatal Bus Accident in Menaka Kochi: In a stern move against reckless driving, the Kerala High Court has called for immediate and strict action after a tragic accident in Menaka claimed the life of a woman, allegedly due to rash driving by private buses. During a hearing on road safety, Read More…
The Kerala High Court has dismissed petitions seeking a Vigilance probe into the alleged pay-off case involving CMRL and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter, Veena Vijayan. The court’s decision comes as a significant relief for the CM and his family. The revision petitions, filed by Congress leader Mathew Kuzhalnadan and late RTI activist Girish Babu, Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has strongly criticised a Grama Panchayat for unnecessarily prolonging a legal dispute involving just ₹50,000. The court observed that repeated litigation in such a minor financial matter was unjustified, particularly since the legal expenses were being covered using public funds. The bench expressed displeasure over the misuse of taxpayer money Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has expressed dissatisfaction with the State-Level Bankers’ Committee’s (SLBC) proposal for a loan moratorium and restructuring for Wayanad landslide survivors. A Division Bench orally observed that the recommendation was “not at all satisfying,” signaling concerns over the adequacy of relief measures suggested by the bankers’ panel. The court’s remarks highlight Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has permitted the state government to go ahead with the acquisition of land for the Wayanad rehabilitation project. The court has allowed the government to take symbolic possession of the land by depositing ₹26 crore as compensation. The court’s decision clears legal hurdles that had previously delayed the project. By Read More…
In a shocking turn of events, the parents of the Walayar rape and murder victims have approached the Kerala High Court, challenging the CBI’s decision to include them as accused in the case. The parents have alleged that the investigation was biased and influenced by “extraneous considerations” to shield the real culprits behind the tragic Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has directed an investigation into an incident involving the alleged act of insulting a ‘Thulasithara’ (sacred basil platform) at a temple. The court issued the directive while considering a petition seeking action against those responsible for the act. The petitioner argued that the incident hurt religious sentiments and sought legal Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has raised concerns over the increasing trend of seeking bail on medical grounds, stating that such a practice could be seen as an indirect challenge to the judiciary. Justice P.V. Kunhikrishnan remarked that he would not allow this practice in his court, emphasizing that bail applications based on medical reasons Read More…