FOUND: 4 - What They Never Told You

Kerala High Court quashes notification for land acquisition for road development in Kannur

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday set aside the notification for acquisition of land from Manna Junction to Chala NH Bypass Junction for the Kannur city road improvement project.

The Hindu · Jan 9, 2024

Legal battle over DIET lecturers’ appointment may continue

Legal dispute over regularisation of 80 DIET lecturers in Kerala continues, with job aspirants challenging the claim in KAT & HC.

The Hindu · Jan 7, 2024

HC admits appeal against acquittal in Vandiperiyar child rape and murder case

A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court on Thursday admitted an appeal filed by the State government challenging the order of the Kattappana POCSO special court, acquitting Arjun, 24, in the Vandiperiyar child rape and murder case.

The Hindu · Jan 4, 2024

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…

The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 26, 2023

HC judge visits mental health centre

Kerala High Court senior judge A. Muhamed Mustaque who is also executive chairman of the Kerala State Legal Services Authority (KELSA), visited the Government Mental Health Centre, Peroorkada, on Saturday.

The Hindu · Nov 25, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023

Former child actor and High Court lawyer Dinesh Menon dies

I. Dinesh Menon, 57, a Kerala High Court lawyer and former child actor in Malayalam films, passed away in Kochi on Monday due to a heart attack. He acted in 17 films, winning a National Award for Best Child Actor for his role in Vadaka Veedu (1979). He was also…

The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023

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).

The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023

Jurist urges media not to be judgmental and opinionated

Kerala High Court judge urges journalists to introspect if they should be judgmental and opinionated in reporting. He said media should set guidelines and boundaries and be sensitive and responsible while reporting. He asked media to go beyond mere reporting and narrate the trauma and pressure faced by survivors.

The Hindu · Nov 11, 2023