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CJI Kant calls for introspection on need to improve responsiveness of judicial process

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant highlighted the importance of enhancing the responsiveness of the judicial process. He stated that many litigants seek urgent hearings at the Supreme Court instead of waiting for High Courts. Kant advocated for improved listing procedures and transparent processes to facilitate timely justice. He praised…

The Economic Times · Nov 1

Surviving a punishing Church: The story of Sr Ranit and Stand By Me

In 2018, Sister Ranit became the first Catholic nun in India to file a rape complaint against a bishop, accusing Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal of sexual assault. Franco was acquitted by the trial court in 2022. Sister Ranit’s appeal is pending before the Kerala High Court.

Newslaundry · Oct 26

CMRL bribery case: SC stays for a week probe against former Keralam CM Pinarayi Vijayan, others

The Supreme Court issued a one-week stay on the investigation involving former Keralam chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his family. This stay allows Vijayan and his family to appeal against a recent High Court order. The Kerala High Court had previously rejected their application to challenge the order directing the…

The Economic Times · Oct 21

Husband’s name was also on the title deed, yet he was ordered to vacate the house: Why Kerala High Court ruled in wife’s favour

Husband and wife both of them put their name on house’s title deed, but wife’s father paid for it and even he gave 5000 Saudi Rials to him but marriage broke; Kerala HC orders him to vacate the house

The Economic Times · Oct 14

Pinarayi Vijayan files 4 appeals in Kerala HC against order to register case in "Masappadi" case

The court issued the directive while considering a plea seeking a detailed investigation into allegations of illegal monetary transactions between a private mining firm and high-profile political leaders and entities.

The Economic Times · Oct 12

BJP to question legitimacy of Keralam Assembly amid Congress protest against CEC

BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar announced plans to question the Congress government in Kerala during the Assembly session. He mentioned three BJP MLAs inquiring about the legality of the Assembly after recent remarks regarding the electoral revisions. Meanwhile, KPCC president Sunny Joseph dismissed the BJP’s claims as excuses and defended…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

Grandmother seeks maintenance and share in family pension from granddaughter and daughter-in-law; loses case in Kerala HC

In a recent incident in Kerala, a grandmother filed court case asking for a share of her late son's family pension AND Rs 15,000 maintenance. However, she lost the case in Kerala High Court. Know why

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Rs 78,400 vs Rs 7,750 medicine: Novartis, Eli Lilly oppose bid to cut breast cancer drug prices in India

Novartis and Eli Lilly have opposed a Kerala High Court petition seeking government intervention to make two breast cancer drugs cheaper, despite their India sales accounting for less than 0.5% of global revenues. Court submissions have highlighted development, clinical-trial and manufacturing costs against the medicines’ prices in India.

The Economic Times · Sep 26

Wife accused husband working abroad of cruelty over son’s maintenance; Kerala HC cancelled complaint on this ground

Wife accused husband of not providing basic needs and maintenance for their 16-year-old son while he was working abroad. She had initially filed a complaint with the Judicial Magistrate first class in Changanacherry. The husband won the case in Kerala High Court. Read the article to know how.

The Economic Times · Sep 3

SC issues notice on MoS Suresh Gopi's plea against Kerala HC order

The Supreme Court will hear Suresh Gopi's challenge to a Kerala High Court order. The High Court refused to dismiss a petition questioning his 2024 Lok Sabha election win. Binoy AS, a youth federation leader, alleged corrupt practices by Gopi during his campaign. These allegations included misuse of religious symbols…

The Economic Times · Jul 27