Kerala High Court: News
Minu Muneer arrested for alleged online harassment against Balachandra Menon
Malayalam actor Minu Muneer (45) was arrested on Monday by Kochi City's cybercrime police for allegedly making obscene and defamatory comments against fellow actor-director Balachandra Menon on social media.
Why did SIT drop all Hema Committee cases? Find out
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing sexual harassment cases in Malayalam cinema, based on the Justice Hema Committee report, has dropped all 35 cases.
Priyanka Gandhi summoned by court over petition challenging Wayanad win
The Kerala High Court has summoned Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over a petition by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Navya Haridas.
Kerala HC stays ED official's arrest in ₹2cr bribe case
The Kerala High Court has granted interim relief to Shekhar Kumar, Assistant Director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Kochi. The court has stayed his arrest till June 11 in a corruption case.
Malayalam actor accused of assaulting manager, police complaint filed
Malayalam actor Unni Mukundan, who recently starred in the action film Marco, has been accused of assaulting his former manager, Vipin Kumar.
Kerala: Thiruvananthapuram airport receives bomb threat via email
Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) received a bomb threat via email on Sunday, April 27.
'Society's objective lost': Why Kerala High Court slammed Red Cross
The Kerala High Court has voiced its unhappiness with the Ernakulam chapter of the Indian Red Cross Society.
Kerala police exhume body of priest found in sitting position
The police in Kerala on Thursday exhumed the body of a self-proclaimed godman, Gopan Swami, who was found in a sitting position in a concrete chamber in Neyyattinkara.
Businessman Boby Chemmanur gets bail in Honey Rose's harassment case
The Kerala High Court has granted bail to businessman Boby Chemmanur, accused of sexual harassment by Malayalam actor Honey Rose.
Kerala High Court cancels Sunburn festival in landslide-hit Wayanad
The Kerala High Court has canceled the Sunburn music festival, which was set to happen on New Year's Eve in Wayanad.
Sabarimala temple's annual pilgrimage begins; what devotees need to know
The Sabarimala temple in Kerala will open its doors on Friday evening, marking the beginning of the annual Mandala-Makaravilakku festival.
Jailed actor's strange request approved: Here's what he asked for
In a rare case, a Kerala court has allowed a prisoner to keep his long hair, overriding the usual prison rule of compulsory haircuts.
CJI Chandrachud's last day: A look at his landmark rulings
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud will retire on November 10, 2024, with Friday (November 8) being his last working day. His successor, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, will take over on November 11.
'Mere withdrawal of marriage promise not suicide abetment': Kerala HC
The Kerala High Court has held that the "mere withdrawal of a promise to marry without anything more would not amount to abetment of suicide" under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
Siddique gets interim protection from arrest in rape case
The Supreme Court has granted Malayalam actor Siddique anticipatory bail in a rape case filed by a fellow female actor.
Nationwide manhunt for Malayalam actor Siddique intensifies amid rape allegations
The Kerala Police have ramped up their nationwide search for prominent Malayalam actor Siddique, who is currently evading arrest following serious sexual assault allegations.
Malayalam actor Edavela Babu arrested in sexual assault case
Malayalam actor Edavela Babu was arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) following a complaint filed by actor Minu Muneer.
MeToo accused Siddique still missing; government to block bail re-appeal
Malayalam actor Siddique has been missing since the Kerala High Court denied his anticipatory bail plea in a rape case.
Actor-politician Mukesh grilled for 3hrs after arrest, released on bail
Malayalam actor and legislator M Mukesh was arrested on Tuesday (September 24) on charges of rape but was later released on bail.
Rape case: Malayalam actor Siddique moves HC for anticipatory bail
Malayalam actor Siddique has approached the Kerala High Court, reportedly seeking anticipatory bail in a rape case filed against him.
Will implement Hema Committee recommendations on women's safety soon: Minister
The K Hema Committee report, which highlights the issues faced by women in the Malayalam film industry, was officially released on Monday, five years after it was submitted to the Kerala government.
Kerala HC dismisses PIL challenging Hindi names of criminal laws
The Kerala High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) that challenged the Hindi names of three recently implemented criminal laws.
Explained: Row over 'The Kerala Story' broadcast on Doordarshan
Doordarshan's decision to telecast the controversial "The Kerala Story" movie on Friday has triggered a political storm in Kerala.
Mammootty's 'Bramayugam' character name changed a day before film's release!
Mammootty's upcoming Malayalam horror-thriller Bramayugam encountered a legal hurdle just two days before its release.
Kerala: Chaos at Sabarimala Temple amid massive rush, HC intervenes
Kerala's Sabarimala Temple, dedicated to Lord Ayyappan, witnessed a massive surge in pilgrims this year, resulting in chaos.
Kerala HC notice to CM Vijayan, daughter over bribery allegations
The Kerala High Court on Friday issued notices to Kerala's Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter T Veena, and some other leaders seeking their response to a plea seeking an investigation into the bribery allegations against Veena's IT firm.
Woman's naked body cannot be deemed sexual, rules Kerala HC
The Kerala High Court on Monday said that the depiction of a woman's naked body could not be termed as obscene, indecent, or sexually explicit, reported PTI.
Court rejects actor Unni Mukundan's plea in sexual harassment case
Malayalam actor Unni Mukundan faced another setback on Tuesday when the Kerala High Court directed the initiation of a trial against him in an assault case filed in 2017.
'Shocking and haunting': Kerala High Court on Tanur boat tragedy
The Kerala High Court on Tuesday initiated suo motu proceedings into the recent boat tragedy in Malappuram's Tanur, which claimed the lives of 22 people, including seven children, reported Bar and Bench.
SC junks Centre's telecast ban on Malayalam news channel MediaOne
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled against the Kerala High Court's order, which upheld the Centre's ban on the Malayalam news channel MediaOne.
Kerala: Protest erupts demanding capture of tusker that killed 7
More than 10 panchayats in the Idukki district of Kerala called for a 12-hour-long strike on Thursday, demanding the capture of "Arikomban," a wild tusker that has reportedly killed seven people and destroyed many human settlements, reported ANI.
'Kantara' plagiarism case: Kerala HC stays FIR against Prithviraj Sukumaran
In a major relief to Malayalam actor-producer Prithviraj Sukumaran, the Kerala High Court on Thursday stayed an FIR registered against him.
'Kantara' song plagiarism row: Director-actor Rishab Shetty, producer record statements
The blockbuster Kannada film Kantara became the talk of the town when a Kerala-based band Thaikkudam Bridge moved to the court alleging that the makers of the film plagiarized their song.
Muslim women must approach family court for divorce: Madras HC
A Muslim woman is eligible to practice her right to dissolve a marriage through "Khula" (the process of divorce initiated by the wife) by only approaching a family court and not any private bodies like a Shariat council, said the Madras High Court.
SC seeks Centre's response on pleas to recognize same-sex marriage
The Supreme Court on Friday issued notices to the Centre and Attorney-General for India R Venkataramani on two pleas seeking the recognition of same-sex marriages under the Special Marriage Act, 1954.
Kerala: Adani's Vizhinjam mega port project stalled as fisherfolk protest
A shelter built by protesting fisherfolk has been hindering the construction of billionaire Gautam Adani's mega port in the Vizhinjam region of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
Amid government-governor spat, Kerala HC cancels appointment of university VC
The Kerala High Court on Monday struck down the appointment of Dr. K Riji John as the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) vice-chancellor.
Kerala: Governor demands removal of finance minister over 'seditious' speech
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has entered a fresh tussle with the ruling coalition Left Democratic Front (LDF) after demanding that Finance Minister KN Balagopal be fired for making alleged "seditious" statements at a university.
Kerala: School trip bus rams into passenger bus, 9 dead
Nine people were killed, including five students and a teacher, when a private bus taking students on a leisure trip rammed into a state transport bus in Palakkad district, Kerala on Wednesday night at around 11:30 pm.
Malayalam actor Vijay Babu arrested in sexual assault case
Malayalam actor and producer Vijay Babu was arrested by the Kochi City Police in relation to a sexual assault case on Monday, said reports.
Kerala HC to hear Vijay Babu's anticipatory bail plea today
The Kerala High Court will hear the anticipatory bail plea of Malayalam actor and producer Vijay Babu on Monday.
Another woman accuses Vijay Babu of sexual assault: Details here
Days after Malayalam actor-producer Vijay Babu was charged with rape, another woman has leveled sexual assault allegations against him.
Kerala assault case: Dileep's wife Kavya Madhavan summoned for questioning
The 2017 Kerala actor assault case has taken a new turn with one of the accused, disgraced Malayalam superstar Dileep's wife and former actor Kavya Madhavan, getting summoned for questioning.
Kerala assault case: Court dismisses Dileep's plea, probe to continue
The Kerala High Court dismissed disgraced Malayalam superstar, Dileep's plea to suspend further investigation in the 2017 Kerala assault case on Tuesday.
Kerala HC dismisses plea opposing PM's photo in vaccination certificates
The Kerala High Court Tuesday dismissed a plea seeking the removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photo from COVID-19 vaccination certificates.
Kerala gold smuggling case accused Swapna Suresh granted bail
The Kerala High Court on Tuesday granted bail to Swapna Suresh, the main accused in last year's gold smuggling case.
Kerala HC directs inquiry on incorrect date in vaccination certificate
Incorrect date and venue of second vaccine dose in a COVID-19 vaccination certificate prompted the Kerala High Court on Thursday to order an inquiry to ascertain whether it was a genuine mistake or some mischief.
Kerala HC questions Centre about 84-day gap between Covishield doses
The Kerala High Court on Tuesday asked the Centre whether the 84-day gap between two doses of Covishield was based on the availability of the vaccine or its efficacy.
SC dismisses rape survivor's plea to marry her assaulter
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a rape survivor's plea from Kottiyoor in Kerala, seeking permission to marry her assaulter - a defrocked priest who is undergoing 20-year imprisonment for raping the girl when she was a minor.
SC rejects Kerala's plea to cancel criminal cases against MLAs
The Supreme Court of India today dismissed the Kerala government's plea to withdraw criminal cases against several prominent Communist Party of India (Marxist) leaders for allegedly vandalizing the State Assembly in 2015.
Tamannaah Bhatia, Virat Kohli issued notices for promoting online rummy
The Kerala High Court on Wednesday issued notices to Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli, and film actors Tamannaah Bhatia and Aju Varghese, for endorsing online rummy games, according to ANI.
Kerala's 'draconian' law on offensive online posts put on hold
After inviting backlash with the Kerala Police Act Amendment ordinance, the state government on Monday decided to put the controversial law on hold.
Kerala activist's anticipatory bail plea rejected in semi-nude video case
Asserting that she was spreading obscenity, the Supreme Court on Friday dismissed an anticipatory bail plea of Kerala-based activist Rehana Fathima, in connection to a video which showed minor children painting on her semi-nude body.
'No case for discharge,' SC dismisses rape-accused Franco Mulakkal's plea
The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the plea filed by former Bishop Franco Mulakkal seeking directions to discharge him in the nun rape case.
India's overcrowded prisons start releasing inmates amid coronavirus scare
The coronavirus outbreak has pushed prisons across India to reduce crowding.
#Coronavirus: Man files petition seeking liquor home-delivery, court fines him
The Kerala High Court on Friday slapped a man with a handsome fine for a writ petition he filed seeking home delivery of liquor in the state.
Despite rare medical condition, 28-year-old fulfils dream of becoming lawyer
On June 16, hundreds enrolled as advocates in the Kerala High Court, but 28-year-old Pramitha Augustine among them cuts a prominent figure.
Supreme Court calls for review of life ban on Sreesanth
The Supreme Court, on Friday, stated that a life ban on former Indian cricketer S Sreesanth needs to be reviewed.
Kerala: Elephant brought for housewarming tramples two guests to death
What was supposed to be a jolly occasion for a family in Kerala turned into a nightmare after a temple elephant brought for a housewarming party panicked, ran amok, and ended up killing two elderly people, and injuring nine.
Child of Muslim-Hindu couple entitled to father's property: SC
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that a child born out of a marriage between a Muslim man and Hindu woman is legitimate and has rights on the father's property.
Kerala: Hadiya's father joins BJP, says CPI(M) playing dirty politics
The father of Hadiya, a woman who had grabbed national headlines over allegations of 'love jihad', has joined the BJP.
#SabarimalaRow: BSNL suspends activist Rehana Fathima after arrest
On Tuesday, BSNL suspended activist-model Rehana Fathima after she was arrested for hurting sentiments of the followers of Lord Ayyappa through a Facebook post.
Kerala government destroying Ayyappa Temple's uniqueness: State BJP Chief Pillai
Spearheading a campaign against the Kerala government over the Sabarimala issue, state BJP chief PS Sreedharan Pillai alleged the CPI(M)-led dispensation was making the Lord Ayyappa shrine "a center of dispute to destroy its uniqueness."
Kerala HC disqualifies IUML MLA for communal poll-campaign in 2016
The Kerala High Court today disqualified an MLA of Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), on a plea claiming that he used religion to win the Assembly polls in 2016.
Kerala nun rape: Major witness, Father Kuriakose, suspiciously found dead
In yet another twist to the Kerala nun rape case, a priest who had earlier publicly spoken against the accused, Bishop Franco Mulakkal, has been found dead.
#LoveIsLove: Kerala HC helps woman and her lesbian lover
Saying rights of adults can't be curtailed, the Kerala High Court recently came to rescue of a woman who wanted to live with her lesbian partner.
Love, not Jihad: NIA ends probe in Kerala's inter-faith marriages
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) doesn't have enough evidence which can lead to prosecution in Kerala's inter-faith marriages, which the agency was probing.
Rose-petals, cheers, and posters welcome rape-accused Franco Mulakkal in Jalandhar
That Franco Mulakkal is accused of raping a nun, repeatedly, had little effect on his followers, who gave a hero's welcome to him in Jalandhar on Wednesday.
Kerala nun case: Rape accused Franco Mulakkal granted bail
Former Bishop Franco Mulakkal, who was accused of raping a nun, has been granted bail by the Kerala High Court on Monday.
#NunRapeCase: Kerala HC rejects Bishop Mulakkal's bail plea
The Kerala High Court today dismissed the bail plea of Roman Catholic Bishop Franco Mulakkal, arrested over allegations of repeatedly raping and sexually assaulting a nun.