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Why Do People Say This Door of Padmanabhaswamy Temple Should Not Be Opened?

If you are allowed to enter every room of a place… except one, which room would you think about the most? This is exactly what happened inside Padmanabhaswamy Temple. Officials opened inner rooms. Wealth was counted. Records were made. Cameras rolled. Reports were submitted. The nation watched. And just when…

Times Life · Feb 5

Dileep verdict: Editorials question ‘patriarchal elements’, decision to welcome back actor

Earlier this week, the Additional Special Sessions Court in Ernakulam delivered its verdict in a case that became one of Kerala’s most closely watched trials in recent memory. After a five-year trial, actor Dileep, accused of masterminding the abduction and sexual assault of an actor, was found not guilty in…

Newslaundry · Dec 10, 2025

Before today’s verdict: The Dileep–Kerala actor assault case in a nutshell

On December 8, a Sessions court in Ernakulam, Kerala, will pronounce the verdict in the case of a well-known south Indian actor who was sexually assaulted in Kochi in 2017. The trial has reached its denouement after eight years of twists and turns, amid intense media scrutiny and industry-wide debate…

Newslaundry · Dec 8, 2025

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Why India’s fight against smoking needs a behavioural shift

This year marks the 25th year of the ban on smoking in public places, a landmark judgement of the Kerala High Court. Subsequently, the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), 2003 was passed, which prohibited smoking in public places and introduced penalties for violations.

Newslaundry · May 26, 2025

Kerala HC stays criminal proceedings against Baba Ramdev, Acharya Balkrishna in prohibited advertisement case

The Kerala High Court on Thursday granted a three-month stay in the criminal proceedings against Patanjali Ayurved’s promoters, Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna, and Divya Pharmacy – an affiliate of Patanjali Ayurved Ltd co-founded by them – in a prohibited advertisement case.

Newslaundry · Apr 3, 2025

Do action films really trigger violence, asks Kerala HC

Hearing cases linked to the Hema Committee Report, the Kerala High Court on Tuesday asked to what extent the state can regulate the portrayal of violence in the media and whether such depictions on screen are merely a reflection of the reality in society, Bar and Bench reported.

Newslaundry · Mar 18, 2025

South Central Ep 10: Southern states getting a raw deal, Pattanamthitta rape case

In episode 10 of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna and Leena Reghunath are joined by public policy professionals Tara Krishnaswamy and Tushar Chakrabarthy, and lawyer Sandhya Raju, who practises in the Kerala High Court.

Newslaundry · Jan 19, 2025

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Thrissur Pooram: SC asks organisers to comply 2012 Kerala Captive Elephants Rules

The Court also asked the management committees of Thiruvambady and Paramekkavu Devaswoms, the two major participants of the 'Thrissur Pooram', to strictly adhere to the 2012 Rules during 'Thrissur Pooram'. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 19, 2024

Hema Committee report: Kerala High Court asks SIT to appoint nodal officer

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday asked the Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating cases registered after the Hema committee report to appoint a Nodal officer. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 27, 2024

Supreme Court rejects PIL to ban WhatsApp

A bench of Justices MM Sundresh and Aravind Kumar dismissed the plea filed by petitioner Omanakuttan KG, a software engineer. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 14, 2024

‘Media freedom not licence to interfere with justice system’: Kerala HC on media trials

The Kerala High Court has held that the media’s freedom of speech cannot override a citizen’s right to dignity, reputation, and privacy, especially when reporting on an ongoing criminal case. The court said that only an adjudicatory authority can pronounce the guilt or innocence of an accused, LiveLaw reported.

Newslaundry · Nov 8, 2024

SC grants interim protection to actor Siddique in rape case, issues notice to Kerala govt

The Supreme Court on Monday granted interim protection from arrest to Malayalam actor Siddique in connection with the ongoing investigation? Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 30, 2024

In Kerala, medical negligence victims face a broken system of delays and bias

It took five years for doctors to diagnose the reason for Harshina's abdomen pain: a pair of forceps left inside during her third caesarean surgery in 2017. It had punctured her bladder causing infections so severe that she couldn’t even walk properly. The egregious act of criminal negligence happened while…

Newslaundry · Sep 28, 2024

‘No malafide intention’: Kerala HC quashes case against Mathrubhumi journos over ‘sting operation’

The Kerala High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against the reporters and staff of Mathrubhumi TV in connection with their “sting operation” accusing a government official of corruption, LiveLaw reported. The court held that the reportage did not involve malice or prejudice.

Newslaundry · Sep 11, 2024

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Newslaundry · Aug 7, 2024

Kerala HC reserves verdict on plea against putting Hema panel report in public

The Kerala High Court has reserved its verdict on a petition challenging the State Information Commission’s order which asked the state government to put the Justice K Hema Committee report in the public domain with limited redactions, LiveLaw reported.

Newslaundry · Jul 30, 2024

‘Cartoonists part of the press’: HC quashes case against Malayala Manorama over BJP leader’s complaint

The Kerala High Court has held that cartoonists are part and parcel of the press and are entitled to freedom of expression guaranteed under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution of India, Bar and Bench reported.

Newslaundry · Jul 16, 2024

‘Sting operation legal if done in good faith’: Kerala HC quashes cases against reporters

Kerala High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against two journalists over a “sting operation” in connection with the alleged 2013 solar panel scam, Bar and Bench reported.

The Hindu · Apr 16, 2024

Vadakara Lok Sabha poll campaign marred by cyberattack, bogus voting charges

Allegations of cyberattacks and bogus voting mar campaigning in Vadakara Lok Sabha constituency, sparking political controversy.

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The Hindu · Apr 16, 2024

SC collegium recommends advocate’s name for appointment as Kerala HC judge

Supreme Court collegium recommends advocate Sreeja Vijayalakshmi for appointment as judge of Kerala High Court.

The Hindu · Apr 16, 2024

Kerala High Court Chief Justice hospitalised due to uneasiness during visit to Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar temple

Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court, Ashish Desai, was admitted to a private hospital in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain after he complained of vomiting and uneasiness during his visit to the Mahakaleshwar temple

The Hindu · Apr 13, 2024

Access of memory card in the custody of court “unfair and tragically shocking”: Survivor

Actor assault case: Survivor expresses shock over privacy violation in sexual assault case, seeks justice through honest judiciary.

The Hindu · Apr 6, 2024

Death of student: CBI team reaches KVASU

CBI team led by superintendent Sundervel investigates student death in Wayanad, following Kerala High Court order for intervention.

The Hindu · Apr 5, 2024

Construction curbs in Idukki spark political debate

The High Court’s order on Wednesday urged the Idukki district authorities to invoke the Disaster Management Act if need be – to restrict construction activities in Kumily, Wagamon, and nearby areas.

The Hindu · Apr 2, 2024

KIIFB opposes ED’s statement on Thomas Isaac’s role in decisions on utilisation of masala bond funds

KIIFB challenges ED affidavit on Thomas Isaac's role in masala bond, highlighting professional integrity and borrowing process.

The Hindu · Apr 1, 2024

Driver of Kerala High Court judge dies of injuries sustained in assault

The Central police have initiated steps to invoke murder charges against four migrant workers who were arrested on charge of assaulting the driver of a Kerala High Court judge on the night of March 25.

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