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…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has expressed concerns over the negative impact of violent films on society, questioning whether the state has the authority to regulate such portrayals or if cinema merely reflects reality. During the hearing, the court examined the potential influence of excessive violence in movies, highlighting its possible role in shaping public Read More…
In a landmark ruling, the Kerala High Court has declared that only the original printout from a breathalyzer machine produced immediately after the test and duly certified will be considered valid evidence in drunken driving cases. This decision reinforces the necessity for precise and authenticated documentation in prosecuting such offenses. Breathalyzer machines play a crucial Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has stayed the Kerala High Court’s order restricting the use of elephants in temple festivals. A bench comprising Justices B V Nagarathna and S C Sharma issued the stay on the January 13, 2025, order, stating that the use of elephants in temple festivals is a part of cultural tradition. Read More…
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has stated that school teachers are allowed to carry canes for maintaining discipline in classrooms, but they must not use them to physically harm students. The verdict was delivered by Justice P.V. Kunhikrishnan while hearing a petition regarding the legal boundaries of corporal punishment in schools. The Read More…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has directed that plastic bottles should be avoided at wedding ceremonies and replaced with glass bottles. “These small plastic bottles are creating havoc and can easily be replaced with glass bottles as a better alternative,” the Court stated. The Court observed that plastic waste, especially from single-use bottles, is causing Read More…
The Kerala High Court has directed the state government to take decisive steps to eliminate child marriage in Wayanad’s tribal areas. A division bench, led by Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice S. Manu, stressed the need to safeguard children’s rights, asserting that while such practices may be deep-rooted in tradition, they must be addressed Read More…
In a significant move to curb ragging in educational institutions, the Kerala High Court has directed the state government to evaluate the effectiveness of existing anti-ragging laws and consider necessary amendments. The directive was issued by a division bench comprising Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice S. Manu while reviewing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) Read More…
The Kerala High Court has lifted the suspension of the website of lending service provider ‘Olyv’, allowing the company to resume its online operations after a temporary regulatory halt. The suspension was initially imposed following allegations of financial regulation violations. However, ‘Olyv’ challenged the decision in court, arguing that the regulatory action was unjustified and Read More…
Kochi: In response to the increasing incidents of ragging in educational institutions, the Kerala High Court has decided to form a special bench to handle such cases and ensure the strict enforcement of anti-ragging laws. The decision follows a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by the Kerala State Legal Services Authority (KELSA), which highlighted the Read More…