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“Each case will have to be addressed in the peculiar facts obtaining therein, and there cannot be an en bloc conclusion that the quashment is wholly impermissible in cases involving POCSO offences.”
Formerly a Judge of Kerala High Court and Chief Justice of Patna High Court, Justice K. Vinod Chandran was appointed as Judge of Supreme Court in January 2025.
“This court, therefore, hopes and trusts that the investigating officer will carry out the investigation in a proper and fair manner as expected from him being the officer of the police force.”
The Court refused to grant relief under Article 142 of the Constitution to a candidate applying for post of Boat Lascar, as he gained entry through a process which was not legal and valid.
“The term “elected members” in the resolution shall also include the petitioners. As a result, the petitioners were entitled to all the rights and privileges accorded to the elected members of the Bar Council of Kerala as outlined in the resolution.”
“The scheme does not require filing of any applications, and it should be ensured that no eligible student is denied the benefits due to the inaction or oversight by the implementing officers”
“Persistent neglect, lack of affection and denial of conjugal rights without valid reasons cause severe mental trauma to the spouse and we find no reason to disbelieve the version of the wife that she was subjected to severe mental trauma.”
s per Clause 6 of the Government Order, a representative must be nominated by the State Police Chief. Given the gravity of the issue, the Court specified that the nominee should be an officer of no lower rank than Inspector General of Police.
On 06-03-2025, the Kerala High Court denied anticipatory bail to Shuhaib.
“The power under Section 14 of SARFAESI Act has significant consequences, which is why it is entrusted to high-ranking officials like the District Magistrate or Chief Judicial Magistrate.”
“We are at a loss to understand why the prosecution and the Trial Court had forgone the primary evidence available and have made attempts to rely upon secondary evidence and that too, without proper certification.”
Recognising the right to privacy as one of the fundamental rights of an individual, the Court noted that a complainant raising such grievances is entitled to ensure that her identity and whereabouts are kept anonymised from the public domain.
“Teachers are the unsung heroes of our society. They shape the minds, hearts and souls of our future generation. No steps should be taken to diminish the morale of the teachers’ community because they are the backbone of our future generation.”
The true test for assessing the impact of subsequent events on the landlord’s bona fide need is whether those events completely eclipse the landlord’s need. If not, the Court can proceed with the general rule that the situation at the commencement of the litigation governs the decision.
“Considering the age of the convict at the time of the commission of the offence and the nature of the offence made out from the materials on record, a lenient view can be taken. The interest of justice can be met by adequately compensating the victim.”
“There is no purpose in blaming the young generation. The society and parents should watch them closely and monitor that their relationship is with good people.”
A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.
“In tribal communities, practice of child marriages remains deeply ingrained, driven by tradition, poverty, and a lack of legal oversight. Ending child marriage requires legal and social intervention”
A biological father has the inherent right to custody of his child, a right that continues until the child reaches the age of majority or until the order is modified or revoked by a competent court, and the substantive and intrinsic statutory right of a biological father to retain custody of his child cannot be waived or relaxed by the CARA under Regulation 63.
Kerala High Court said that when a question of law or a point on merit is raised by the accused in a bail application, it is the duty of the bail court to decide that point. But that decision will be a prima facie finding at the bail application stage.