The court order revealed that Kannur District Collector Arun K Vijayan was not a friendly officer, as claimed by the counsel of ADM Naveen Babu. Naveen Babu had reportedly confessed to making a mistake to the Collector before his death by suicide. The order granting bail to P P Divya also highlighted the strained relationship…
Muhammad Khasim PK, a leader of the Muslim Students Federation (MSF), is taking legal action against the Kerala Police for delaying the investigation into a fake ‘kafir’ message falsely attributed to him during the Vadakara Lok Sabha election. The court has directed the police to submit reports on the investigation and forensic examination of mobile…
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud was given a ceremonial farewell at the Supreme Court as he retired from judicial service. During the online streaming of the Ceremonial Bench, lawyers praised his contributions to the judiciary. CJI Chandrachud reflected on his time in the judiciary, stating that they are all pilgrims passing through. He expressed…
The Alappuzha Magistrate Court rejected the police’s report dismissing allegations of assault by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s gunman during a protest. The court ordered further investigation in response to a petition filed by Youth Congress State Secretary. The incident occurred during a protest against the Chief Minister’s event, with the gunman and security officer accused…
P.P. Divya, a former district panchayat president and CPI(M) leader, was granted bail in the investigation into the death of the ADM. The court considered her cooperation in the investigation and the argument that the ADM may have accepted bribes. The defense admitted that her speech at the farewell event could have been avoided. The…
In 2016, a low-intensity explosive device was detonated at the Collectorate premises in Kollam, Kerala. Three individuals from Tamil Nadu were found guilty of the crime and sentenced to life in prison along with a fine. The explosion was orchestrated by members of Base Movement, an outfit allegedly supporting Al-Qaeda, using an improvised explosive device…
The Supreme Court recently made a significant ruling that allows individuals with a Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) license to drive transport vehicles weighing up to 7,500 kg. This decision aims to provide clarity on licensing regulations and prevent insurance companies from rejecting claims based on the type of license held by drivers involved in accidents….
The Kerala High Court stated that the investigation into cases related to sexual assault and harassment, as highlighted in the Justice Hema Committee report, is progressing well. The government filed a report on the progress of the probe in 26 FIRs. The court appointed an amicus curiae to coordinate reports on sexual harassment in the…
The Supreme Court ruled that individuals with a driving licence for a light motor vehicle can also drive a transport vehicle with an unladen weight not exceeding 7,500 kg. The court found no evidence that LMV licence holders are responsible for the increase in road accidents. The issue was deemed important for the livelihood of…