Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar Archives

Kerala HC calls out delay in enacting Anti-Superstition Law, Directs State to consider Special Cell as interim measure to address complaints

“The Court noted the relevance of Article 51-A(h), which enjoins citizens to develop a scientific temper, humanism, and the spirit of inquiry, and the petitioner’s reliance on Article 21 of the Constitution, and that despite repeated adjournments and assurances, the State had neither enacted legislation nor conclusively declined to do so over a span of nearly four years.”

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Flood Control can’t endanger Ecology: Kerala HC directs Committee oversight for sand removal at Thottappally Spillway

“An order was passed by the District Collector as the Chairman of the District Disaster Management Authority, suggesting removal of sand from the Thottappally Spillway and soil from the Thannirmukkam Bund, along with cutting of Casuarina trees obstructing water flow.”

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Kerala High Court flags arbitrary delay in filling veterinary posts in Lakshadweep; Issues directions

The grievance was that livestock across inhabited islands were left without access to qualified and registered Veterinary Surgeons, resulting in prolonged absence of medical care.

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PIL to prohibit sale of Arundhati Roy’s ‘Mother Mary Comes to Me’ whose book cover showed the author smoking, dismissed: Inside Kerala HC decision

“The petitioner had, for no reasons, raised doubts as to the credibility of the Steering Committee and had not made even a minimal effort to ascertain the true facts or the correct legal position before invoking the jurisdiction of the Court.”

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Kerala HC directs mangrove restoration and prevention of unauthorized construction in protected areas in Kunhimangalam

“The petitioner had informed many officials about individuals engaged in the real estate business who had made roads and destroyed mangroves on a large scale to convert the area into a commercial resort, thereby affecting the biodiversity and environment of the river, obstructing the free flow of water, and impacting the inter-tidal zone.”

Thomas Issac appointment as advisor to KKEM

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Kerala HC upholds former Finance Minister Thomas Issac’s appointment as advisor to Knowledge Economy Mission, Dismisses PIL

“The Court remarked that it was unfortunate that Dr. Issac was compelled to be subjected to such a petition and had to file an affidavit to reiterate his credentials.”

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Kerala High Court seeks State Govt’s stand on law prohibiting black magic, witchcraft and sorcery

The petition highlighted the urgency and necessity for enactment of laws against black magic, in similar pattern as has been passed in the States of Maharashtra and Karnataka.