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Petition in Kerala High Court seeks to ensure representation of most backward communities in appointment of judges to HC

Ex-scientist M.K. Mukundan moves Kerala high court seeking equitable representation for SCs, Latin Catholics & other backward communities in HC judges' appointment. HC strength increased, yet no posts set apart for deprived classes, violating concept of social justice enshrined in Constitution. SC has spoken of need for social justice in…

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All-India tourist buses cannot be operated as stage carriages, says Kerala HC

The Kerala High Court has observed that all-India tourist vehicles cannot be permitted to operate as stage carriages.

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Lawyers boycott courts, magistrate transferred

Lawyers boycott courts to protest magistrate's arrest order of lawyer. High Court transfers magistrate to Kannur. Ernakulam Bar Association demands removal of temporary magistrates, stages protest.

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Hearing on appeal against Malappuram cooperative bank merger adjourned

A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court on Friday adjourned to December 4 the hearing on an appeal filed against a single judge’s order dismissing a writ petition challenging the compulsory merger of Malappuram District Cooperative Bank with Kerala State Cooperative Bank (Kerala Bank).

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Reviewing freedom: On the Kerala High Court case and negative reviews of films

The ongoing case before the Kerala High Court on restricting negative reviews of films in the first few days of their release is an interesting as well as challenging free speech issue

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Action against judicial officer dropped

The Kerala High Court has decided to drop all actions against K. Anil Kumar, former District Judge, Kavaratti, who was repatriated to the district judiciary of Kerala in March this year.

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Malayalam version of Indian Law Report to be released

The Kerala High Court will launch the Malayalam version of the Indian Law Report on Wednesday. Chief Justice A.J. Desai will release the report at 9.50 am, which will be available on the court's website. This version will enable readers to access Supreme Court and High Court judgments in Malayalam.

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CPI(M) to join protest against eviction drive in Idukki

CPI(M) district leadership in Idukki preparing for open protest against anti-encroachment drive. Chinnakkanal land protection movement formed to demand translocation of wild tusker, Arikompan. Movement to submit memorandum to District Collector, review petition to Kerala High Court. CPI(M) to join protest, block eviction of farmers. Task force to continue drive…

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Special task force to evict 226 active encroachments on government land in Munnar

District Collector Sheeba George submitted a revised list of encroachments in Idukki before the Kerala High Court on October 16. The total number of 336 encroachments have been divided into six categories.

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In a first, police in Kerala book online movie reviewers, social media platforms

Kerala police have registered a case against seven online movie reviewers and social media platforms for extortion and public order violation based on a petition by a film director. The accused allegedly posted negative reviews with the aim of extorting and bringing disrepute to the petitioner. The case invokes IPC…

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Collector submits revised list of encroachments in Idukki

Idukki District Collector Sheeba George has submitted a revised list of 336 encroachments to the Kerala High Court. 28 evicted cases, 26 cases under Kerala Land Conservancy Act, 105 cases under court consideration, 54 cases with stop memo issued, 3 cases under Collector's consideration, 4 cases under Sub-Collector's consideration, 75…

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Kerala High Court quashes government’s show-cause notice to Ciza Thomas, former VC in-charge of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University

Kerala High Court quashes show-cause notice issued to Ciza Thomas, former Principal, Govt Engg College, Thiruvananthapuram for taking over additional charge of V-C of KTU without govt permission. Bench found govt's action selective & biased, an abuse of law. KAT failed to consider her challenge strictly in accordance with SC…

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V.S. Achuthanandan turns 100 on October 20

VS’s life is a lesson in resilience and courage.At 100, Comrade VS, a leader who rose from humble beginnings, remains a symbol of resilience and courage. He fought for the rights of peasants, led a struggle against land reclamation, and championed causes that endeared him to the public. He was…

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Kerala High Court orders online appearance of Idukki District Collector

Kerala HC orders Idukki DC to appear online on Oct 24 to discuss legal/illegal title deeds in Munnar. Court stayed DC's election duty in north India & sought views from State Govt. on implementing legislation for special tourism zone in Munnar. Case posted for Oct 24.

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Stern action needed against accused in VSSC exam fraud case: HC

The Kerala High Court observed that impersonation in Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) examination should be dealt with sternly.

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HC orders release of equipment seized from online news channel

The Kerala High Court on Thursday directed that the cameras, monitors, microphones and other electronic equipment of YouTube news channel Marunadan Malayali seized by the police in connection with a case against its editor be returned to the media portal.

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NCP’s Mohammed Faizal disqualified as Lok Sabha member

NCP’s Mohammed Faizal was disqualified as Lok Sabha member on January 25 as well.

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Lakshadweep MP Mohammad Faizal’s conviction in attempt to murder case continues as Kerala High Court rejects plea

Kerala High Court declines plea to suspend Lakshadweep MP Mohammad Faizal’s conviction in attempt to murder case, suspends sentence. Debate on whether it will invite disqualification. SC had set aside HC's earlier order, asked it to consider case afresh. Sessions Court had convicted Faizal & 3 others, sentenced to 10…

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Kerala to decide soon on census to revise OBC list

Kerala govt. to take call on conducting SECC to update OBC list. Centre declined request citing data inaccuracy. Govt. needs to take policy decision & may wait for ruling coalition & all-party consensus. Govt. to seek time to take decision.

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Ivory case: HC stays proceedings against Mohanlal

The Kerala High Court on Monday stayed for six months all further proceedings against actor Mohanlal in a case relating to illegal possession of ivory that was pending before the Judicial First Class Magistrate Court (JFMC), Perumbavoor.

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Seven judicial officers on deputation asked to return to courts

High Court orders judicial officers to end deputation; asks State govt to find its own officers for posts. Judicial officers not to be spared for non-judicial functions. Posts of State Law Sec., Kerala Coop. Tribunal, LSGD Tribunal, Vigilance courts, Kerala Judicial Academy, Registrars of HC, Sales Tax Appellate Tribunal to…

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Lavalin hearing adjourned again in SC as CBI counsel ‘held up’ in another case

SC adjourns SNC Lavalin corruption case appeals against discharge of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. CBI says its lead counsel is held up in another case. Bench cautions CBI to bolster its appeal with “strong arguments” as two courts had discharged CM of any wrong-doing. The case concerns the loss…

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326 encroachments identified in Munnar, Idukki Collector informs HC

Kochi HC identifies 326 land encroachments in Munnar. Collector Sheeba George informed court of surveys conducted & action taken. Court asked for report on construction activities & views of State Govt. on appointing special officer & task force. Central Govt. views sought on using expert teams to assess carrying capacity…

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SC sets aside Kerala High Court order suspending conviction of MP Mohd. Faizal

A Bench headed by Justice B.V. Nagarathna asked the High Court to hear afresh the appeal filed by the Lakshadweep administration and decide it in six weeks.

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IG Lakshman fails to turn up before Crime Branch in cheating case

He was summoned on the direction of the Kerala High Court, which will be apprised of the development, say CB sources

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