There were 5 writ petitions filed before the Kerala High Court with regard to Rule 56 of the Kerala Education Rules and Section 2 (IV) of the Legislative Assembly (Removal of Disqualifications) Act. These laws bestowed on the teachers of aided schools the power to contest in elections. These provisions were challenged on grounds of being violative of fundamental rights.
The Court expressed its indignation by stating that “Based on a false complaint, a person is in jail for about 77 days. This Court cannot shut its eye in such situations.”
The infamous gold smuggling case of Kerala being charged was charged under the UAPA in addition to the Customs Act by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The division bench of the Kerala High Court contended on whether the said act of gold smuggling can be considered a criminal offence.
The recent incident of a youth suiciding over losing money through online gambling was one of the triggers for the filing of the PIL. The petition pointed out the Kerala Gambling Act, 1961 did not cover online gambling as its provisions did not include online activities in its scope.
The Court stated that “unilateral withdrawal of consent by aa spouse from a joint petition filed for divorce while the other party has performed his/her obligation under the agreement is unsustainable in law.”
The incident was with regard to a minor rape. The girl involved is a 15-year-old minor, who is 23 weeks pregnant. The parents of the girl contended that she was not mentally prepared to accept the pregnancy. It was also contended that the girl was also at a high risk as she was traumatized by the sexual assault she was subjected to.
On 5th February 2021, The Kerala High Court involving a single Bench Judge of Honourable Mr Justice N. Nagaresh heard the case of M.A.Ameer vs The State of Kerala.
The illegal boards and banners on the roads are a source of constant public menace. A series of petitions were filed before the Kerala High Court which was taken up by the Court.
Does conversion to another faith strip a person of their Scheduled Caste status? Does the conversion of one’s parents or grandparents affect your status as a member of the Scheduled Castes? A petition on this matter was heard in the Kerala High Court today by Justice N. Nagaresh.
Excerpt A single-judge bench consisting of Hon’ble Justice Shircy V. gave orders on the writ petition filed by the Petitioner. This writ is filed by
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