Kerala HC Takes Suo-Moto In PFI Dusk-Dawn Strike Against Terror Funding Raids
The People Front of India (PFI) called for a dusk-dawn strike against the recently held multiplication raids in Kerala, against terror-funding, which turned violent. After the violent incidents during "hartal", the Kerala HC took a suo-moto case into the strike, and said, nobody can call for a bandh in the state without permission. Furthermore, the police also beefed up security into the region and deployed forces to maintain law & order… read-more
Tags: Kerala HC, PFI Strike, Terror-Funding Raids, Suo Moto Case, Police Security
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
Actor-Producer Vijay Baby Interrogated For 5th Consecutive Day In Sexual Assault Case: Kerala
In Kerala's Ernakulam, actor-producer Vijay Babu appeared in the South Police Station for the fifth consecutive day, cooperating to the interrogation in a case of sexual assault filed against him. The Kerala High Court had granted him anticipatory bail, asking him to cooperate with the probe officials. Babu was also asked to refrain from tampering with the probe, and have interactions over social media.
Tags: Vijay Babu, Sexual Assault Case, Kerala, Ernakulam, Kerala HC
Courtesy: ANI
Swapna Suresh Files Anticipatory Bail Plea In Conspiracy Case: Kerala
Swapna Suresh has filed an anticipatory bail plea at Kerala High Court in a conspiracy case filed against her. The case was filed by MLA and former Minister KT Jaleel. Swapna Suresh, the prime accused in Kerala gold smuggling case, was booked on June 8, on Jaleel's complaint, seeking probe into the allegations she made against him. The case was filed under Section 153 and 120B of IPC.
Tags: swapna suresh, kerala gold smuggling case, KT Jaleel, Anticipatory Bail, Kerala HC
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Kerala HC Remarks Against Section 375, Says It's Not Gender-Neutral
The Kerala HC Judge Muhamed Mustaqe said all rapes should be considered as gender-neutral offenses and not just in the female victim-male accused scenario. The statement came after the woman in the divorce and child-custody case claimed her ex-husband was also accused of “rape on the pretext of marriage”, which was never substantiated. Reacting to claims, Mustaaqe said, section 375 should be not gender-neutral, only man shouldn't be blamed.… read-more
Tags: rape, Kerala HC, Child Custody, remarks, Section 375
Courtesy: Times Now
PC George Granted Bail In Hate Speech Case By Kerala HC
Former MLA PC George who was arrested over alleged hate speech and sent to judicial remand on May 26, has been granted bail by Kerala High Court, on May 27. Reportedly, the bail was granted considering his health issues and his status as former MLA. The bail however, has been granted on strict conditions, and George has been directed to fully adhere to the probe.
Tags: PC George, Kerala, Kerala HC, hate speech, Ernakulam
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Kerala HC Directs State Govt To Take Strict Action Against Fake Govt Boards & Flags On Vehicles
The Kerala High Court on May 20, directed the state government to take strict action against those who use illegal flags and government boards on their vehicles. Justice Anil K Narendran stated that such fittings should be removed. The court further stated that the Driving Licences of violators should be seized, and that such persons should be disqualified from driving.
Tags: Kerala, Kochi, Kerala HC, Justice Anil K Narendran, Illegal Government Board
Courtesy: The Times Of India
Crime Branch Pleads To Cancel Malayalam Actor Dileep's Bail: Kerala Actress Assault Case
Crime Branch submitted additional evidence against Malayalam actor Dileep and requested the court to cancel the actor's bail, on April 21. Reportedly, Dileep was granted bail in 2017, under a condition that Crime Branch at any time, plead to cancel the bail if the actor violates the conditions. The facts of the case revolves around an actress who was allegedly molested inside her car by a group of men.
Tags: Crime Branch, Kerala, Kerala HC, Bail, Cancellation Of Bail
Courtesy: ANI
Kerala HC Issues Notice To Bishop Franco In Nun Rape Case
The Kerala HC issued notice to Kerala Bishop Franco Mulakkal, who has been accused of rape. The court admitted the appeal of the State Government and victim, demanding to quash orders of the Session court, which acquitted Bishop in the rape charges. Notably, Bishop is accused of raping a nun several times between 2014-and 2016. A case was registered in 2018 after trials, on January 14, he was acquitted.
Tags: rape charges, Nun Rape Case, Bishop Franco, Kerala HC, victim
Courtesy: ANI
Kerala HC Dismisses Plea Against PM Modi's Picture On COVID-19 Certification
Kerala High Court (HC,) on February 5, dismiss a petition, seeking removal of PM Narendra Modi's image from CoWIN certification. The HC bench led by Chief Justice S Manikumar, there public has no fundamental right to demand removal of PM Modi's picture from COVID-19 vaccination certificate. Earlier, a single-bench judge dismissed similar petition. Notably, petitioner challenged the picture of PM Modi on paid COVID-19 vaccination, saying it's… read-more
Tags: Kerala HC, PM Narendra Modi, COVID-19 certification, Vaccination, fundamental rights
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
Kerala HC Allows Online Marriage For Lawyer Couple Amid Omicron Situation
The Kerala HC, permitted online marriage to a lawyer couple. Ritu Thomas and Anantha Harikumaran decided to get married on December 23, but due to Omicron, Harikumaran, could not come from the UK. Ritu, after completing marriage registration procedure, moved the HC asking to approve online marriage. "I find no reason to deny the benefit extended to the other parties to petitioner and her fiancee," said Justice N. Nagaresh.
Tags: Kerala HC, Lawyer Couple, Online Marriage, UK, Omicron Strain
Courtesy: One India