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In the present case, an alleged promise of marriage made was by a man who was already married. The Court examined whether such a promise could amount to “deceitful means” and the applicability of the bar contained under Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.
“An incapacity for a second marriage for a certain period does not have the effect of treating the former marriage as subsisting. This settled position in law would suffice to reject the argument of the husband that the second marriage was void since it was bigamous in nature.”
The Court observed that a citizen cannot claim an unrestricted right to engage in any activity merely because it is not expressly prohibited by law; Constitutional freedoms must be balanced against societal interests and corresponding civic obligations.
The Kerala High Court upheld the conviction of a Madrassa teacher for offences under the POCSO Act, IPC, and Juvenile Justice Act, holding that a child survivor’s reliable and consistent testimony can independently sustain a conviction.
A party that initially chose a retired Judge as sole arbitrator cannot later insist that only a technical expert can adjudicate because the dispute is factual in nature — the Kerala High Court directed the KHHAC to nominate a former Judge as presiding arbitrator, leaving it open to the tribunal to seek expert assistance on technical issues.
Addressing the grave allegations in the Balaramapuram child murder case, the Kerala High Court held that despite the brutal nature of the offence, the absence of direct evidence linking the mother to the act and her delayed implication warranted her release on bail.
Observing that a birth certificate is a person’s first public identity document and that leaving the father’s name blank could inflict lasting psychological and social harm upon the child, the Kerala High Court directed the inclusion of the biological father’s name in the birth certificate.
Keral High Court viewed that even if the Travancore Devaswom Manual provides for the issuance of special orders, such provision cannot be construed as granting a blanket exemption from compliance with financial control mechanism.
Kerala High Court, exercising habeas corpus jurisdiction, intervened in a custody dispute involving unlawful removal of a minor child in violation of a Family Court decree, and ultimately directed restoration of custody to the mother, emphasising that such decrees cannot be circumvented except through due process of law.
The Kerala High Court upheld Section 104(1-A) of the Industrial Relations Code as a valid transitory provision, holding that allowing existing Labour Tribunals to continue until new bodies are constituted is neither manifestly arbitrary nor unconstitutional.
“Relying on earlier precedent, the High Court directed authorities to process the marriage immediately after the statutory notice period.”
Justice Bhatti served as Chief Justice of Kerala High Court for 1 month before being elevated to the Supreme Court on 14 July 2023.
The Court clarified that Section 104(1-A), IR Code starts with a non-obstante clause, thereby enabling it to operate even if there is any contrary or inconsistent provision contained in the same statute.
It was argued before the Court that the offences alleged against the appellants were very serious, and they can even be sentenced to imprisonment for life if the charges are proved.
The Court holds when the accused contends that the victim is not a child as defined in the POCSO Act, it is the prosecution’s duty to prove the victim’s age.
“Prima facie, the State Government had acted based on the liberty granted by the Coordinate Bench, since the earlier Government Orders had failed due to lack of proper gazette notification. However, the State Government had acted bona fide based on the earlier judicial pronouncement.”
Kerala HC, in suo motu proceedings on complaint regarding Kodungallur Temple, directs comprehensive scheme for sanitation, drinking water, and devotee management across all temples under Board control
“The child stated that he was not being properly looked after while staying with his grandmother, and that he was not provided adequate food, particularly in the mornings and that his only substantial meal was the lunch provided at school. However, the father, his sister, and the child’s grandfather extended assurance for the child’s future welfare.”
“Offences such as criminal trespass and house trespass are offences against possession and not against ownership. Therefore, even a true owner cannot, under the guise of ownership, unlawfully enter premises in the lawful possession of another with the intent to commit an offence.”