News for 'Kerala High Court'

Ayesha Sulthana quizzed by Lakshadweep police, let off

Ayesha Sulthana quizzed by Lakshadweep police, let off

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

"They checked my WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook accounts. They were searching whether I have any links with foreign countries," she said in a video circulated to the media.

Suryanelli victim withdraws call for special prosecutors

Suryanelli victim withdraws call for special prosecutors

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

The Suryanelli gang rape victim on Friday withdrew her request to appoint special prosecutors to contest the appeals of the 35 accused in the case in the Kerala high court.

Filmmaker Ayesha Sulthana moves HC seeking anticipatory bail

Filmmaker Ayesha Sulthana moves HC seeking anticipatory bail

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Sulthana was booked on June 10 on sedition charges following a complaint by a Bharatiya Janata Party leader that she spread false news about the spread of COVID-19 in the union territory during a TV debate.

'Ensure hygienic manufacture of prasadam in Sabarimala'

'Ensure hygienic manufacture of prasadam in Sabarimala'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

Accepting the report of the Food Safety Commissioner, that appam at Sabarimala was unfit for human consumption, the Kerala high court on Tuesday observed there was lack of proper management in the affairs of the Lord Ayyappa shrine.

Kochi: HC stays further proceedings against marines

Kochi: HC stays further proceedings against marines

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

The Kerala high court on Tuesday stayed till July 30 further proceedings before a local court in Kollam against two Italian marines in connection with the shooting to death of two Indian fishermen from cargo ship Enrica Lexie.

HC moved for probe against Kurien

HC moved for probe against Kurien

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

A petition was filed in Kerala high court seeking a direction to the state and director general of police to conduct investigation against Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman P J Kurien in the Suriyanelli rape case in the light of the victim's charges against him in the 17-year-old case.

Conversation leaked: Achuthanandan alleges conspiracy

Conversation leaked: Achuthanandan alleges conspiracy

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Alleging a conspiracy in leakage of telephone conversation between state Information Commissioner, K Natarajan and Vigilance officer V J Kunju, Communist Party of India-Marxist leader V S Achutanandan on Tuesday submitted before Kerala high court that efforts were on to implicate him in the land assignment case.

Hate speech: CPI-M leader Mani appears for questioning

Hate speech: CPI-M leader Mani appears for questioning

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

With options running out, Communist Party of India-Marxist leader M M Mani on Wednesday turned up before the police for questioning in connection with his controversial speech that the party had in the past eliminated its foes.

Padmanabhaswamy temple's plea for audit exemption rejected

Padmanabhaswamy temple's plea for audit exemption rejected

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined a plea filed by Padmanabhaswamy Temple Trust seeking to exempt it from the audit of 25 years as ordered by the top court last year.

No-confidence motion against Kerala govt defeated by 87-40 votes

No-confidence motion against Kerala govt defeated by 87-40 votes

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

After a marathon discussion lasting nine hours, the motion was defeated with 87 members opposing it and 40 supporting in the 140-member house with two vacancies.

SC to decide if mere membership of banned group makes one a criminal

SC to decide if mere membership of banned group makes one a criminal

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on a batch of pleas, including those seeking review of some verdicts of 2011 which had held that mere membership of a banned organisation will not make a person criminal unless he resorts to violence or incites people to violence.

Suriyanelli: Victim seeks appointment of new prosecutors

Suriyanelli: Victim seeks appointment of new prosecutors

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

The Suriyanelli rape victim on Monday approached the Kerala high court seeking appointment of two new special prosecutors to conduct the case in the court.

Fishermen's killing a 'terrorist act': HC

Fishermen's killing a 'terrorist act': HC

Rediff.com23 Mar 2012

The oral observation was made by Justice C S Gopinath while hearing arguments on a petition by the owners of the Italian vessel 'Enrica Lexie' seeking her release.

Protests at Sabarimala over woman's entry, cameraperson injured

Protests at Sabarimala over woman's entry, cameraperson injured

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Lalitha's entry into the holy shrine was opposed by protesters suspecting that she belonged to the age group of 10-50. However, she was allowed to enter after verification under police protection.

Delhi HC to hear plea against Oppn's INDIA name

Delhi HC to hear plea against Oppn's INDIA name

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

The Delhi high court on Friday sought a response from the Centre, Election Commission of India, and 26 political parties on a petition seeking to restrain opposition parties from using the acronym INDIA for their alliance.

HC quashes FIR against VS  in land allotment case

HC quashes FIR against VS in land allotment case

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

In a relief to former Chief Minister and veteran Communist Party of India-Marxist leader V S Achuthanandan, the Kerala high court on Thursday quashed the First Information Report against him in a land allotment issue, holding that framing a case against him on 'false and frivolous' charges was unworthy of any merit.

SC issues notice to Coca Cola

SC issues notice to Coca Cola

Rediff.com12 Aug 2005

The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice to soft drink major Coca Cola on an application by Perumatty Panchayat in Kerala

Mullaperiyar row: VS files petition in HC to build new dam

Mullaperiyar row: VS files petition in HC to build new dam

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

Former Kerala chief minister and Communist Party of India-Marxist veteran V S Achutanandan on Tuesday filed a petition in the Kerala high court seeking a direction to build a new dam at Mullaperiyar.

Indu Malhotra to be sworn-in as SC judge tomorrow

Indu Malhotra to be sworn-in as SC judge tomorrow

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

She is the first woman lawyer to enter the top judiciary directly.

Is Faith Above Science?

Is Faith Above Science?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Against the backdrop of Kerala's appetite for commonsense, it was assumed that this controversy would pass. Respect for rationalism and scientific outlook is strong in the state despite political forces gnawing at it for their own goals, observes Shyam G Menon.

Defiant K M Mani resigns from Kerala cabinet

Defiant K M Mani resigns from Kerala cabinet

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Kerala Finance Minister K M Mani resigned on Tuesday night after pressure mounted on him from the ruling Congress-led United Democratic Front to quit.

'No CBI probe required in Muthoot murder case'

'No CBI probe required in Muthoot murder case'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday refused to accept a plea for a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the murder of the scion of Kerala-based Muthoot group Paul George even as two persons wanted in connection with the case surrendered before a court.

HC grants bail to 31 accused in Suryanelli rape case

HC grants bail to 31 accused in Suryanelli rape case

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

Kerala high court on Thursday granted bail to the 31 accused in the 1996 Suryanelli gang rape case.

Suriyanelli gangrape case posted for March 15

Suriyanelli gangrape case posted for March 15

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

The Kerala high court on Monday adjourned to March 15 the Suriyanelli gangrape case, allegedly involving Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman P J Kurien, as it is awaiting various records from the apex court, including the case diary and deposition of witnesses.

Online Gaming To Have Rules Soon

Online Gaming To Have Rules Soon

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

The industry came under scrutiny after the proliferation of games like cards, casinos, and fantasy sports among young people led to addiction and financial losses, with some reported cases of suicide.

Italian ship row: SC flays judicial officer's conduct

Italian ship row: SC flays judicial officer's conduct

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

The Supreme Court on Wednesday disapproved of Kerala high court registrar general's modifying its direction to execute a Rs 3 crore bond as surety for securing the presence of 6 crew members of Italian vessel 'Enrica Lexie' whose marines allegedly killed 2 Indian fishermen.

Girl's parents, leaders hail verdict in Suryanelli case

Girl's parents, leaders hail verdict in Suryanelli case

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

The parents of the girl, political leaders and women rights activists today hailed the Supreme Court order setting aside the Kerala high court's acquittal of 35 accused in the Suryanelli gang rape case.

'They snatched her away from us'

'They snatched her away from us'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

'I want the country to know what's happening to our daughter.'

'Person embracing Maoist ideology can't be persecuted'

'Person embracing Maoist ideology can't be persecuted'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

A division bench of Chief Justice Hrishikesh Roy and Justice A K Jayasankaran Nambiar made the observation on Monday while upholding a single bench order granting Rs 1 lakh compensation to a man who was illegally detained by a special squad of the Kerala Police in 2014 on suspicion of being a Maoist.

SC to examine validity of oath in Allah's name

SC to examine validity of oath in Allah's name

Rediff.com22 May 2007

A person cannot take oath in the name of any particular God or deity but merely affirm in the name of God or his own conscience.

'Wayanad Is A Man-Made Tragedy'

'Wayanad Is A Man-Made Tragedy'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

'It was specifically mentioned in the Gadgil Committee report that this particular area where the colossal landside happened now should be in the Environmentally Sensitive Area under Zone 1.' 'Zone 1 is the most important and ecologically sensitive area, and that it has to be protected entirely.' 'At least 90% of the Wayanad disaster is man-made.'

HC wants govt control on crowdfunding for treatment of rare diseases

HC wants govt control on crowdfunding for treatment of rare diseases

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

'I do not want every Tom, Dick and Harry to collect money. Is there any state control over this collection of funds via crowdfunding?'

Left ministers can pick temple board members: SC

Left ministers can pick temple board members: SC

Rediff.com21 Apr 2005

The apex court dismissed a petition seeking to debar all Hindu ministers of the former leftist government in Kerala from nominating members to the managing committee of Guruvayoor temple.

Relief for Sreesanth as Kerala HC asks BCCI to lift life ban

Relief for Sreesanth as Kerala HC asks BCCI to lift life ban

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

In his order, Justice A Muhamed Mustaque also set aside all proceedings against Sreesanth initiated by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Chronicles Of A Disaster Foretold

Chronicles Of A Disaster Foretold

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

'The larger story of systematic destruction, which can and has been quantified, goes mysteriously missing from any political and/or public discourse about the ongoing devastation in the Ghats,' notes Prem Panicker.

SC seeks Kerala's reply on easing Covid curbs for Bakrid

SC seeks Kerala's reply on easing Covid curbs for Bakrid

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The SC asked the Kerala government to file its response during the day on an application against the three-day relaxation in COVID-19 restrictions in the state in view of the upcoming Bakrid festival.

Anti-cola violence 'natural,' says Kerala CM

Anti-cola violence 'natural,' says Kerala CM

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

The chief minister said the protests were a 'natural response' by people who were facing a water crisis because of the cola companies.

HC dissatisfied with DGP's report on 'Love Jihad'

HC dissatisfied with DGP's report on 'Love Jihad'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

The Kerala High Court on Monday expressed dissatisfaction over the state director general of police's report on 'Love Jihad', where girls from other religious background are allegedly lured to marriage and converted to Islam, even as the Karnataka government ordered a CID probe into such incidents.

Want to remain Muslim, stay with husband, says Hadiya

Want to remain Muslim, stay with husband, says Hadiya

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

In an affidavit filed before the top court, 25-year-old Hadiya also said that she had married Shafin Jahan on her own and sought the court's permission to "live as his wife".

'Jagan Is Very Dictatorial'

'Jagan Is Very Dictatorial'

Rediff.com9 May 2024

'Chandrababu is wiser and a very good administrator.' 'Jagan is the opposite. He is not very wise, not a good administrator.'