Kerala High Court on the ground of public interest favours Kochi Metro Rail Ltd even when it has occupied land belonging to private parties without subjecting the land to process of acquisition. However, directed KMRL and authorities to complete land acquisition proceedings in a time bound manner and compensate the apartment owners as per the 2013 Act. Ciby George v. Kochi Metro Rail Ltd. Hon'ble Justice Gopinath P Decided on 4th August, 2023 For Petitioner : Adv. Ciby George (Party-In-Pers...

State authorities must comply with Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. – Kerala High Court The Court, relying on Leesamma Joseph’s case, held that in the matter of Rules of recruitment and methods of appointment once the post is identified, there cannot be any further delay in the matter. Even if there are no specific provisions in the Statutory Special Rules and other executive orders, lateral reservation in promotions for persons with disabilities must be adhered to. Ra...

A Court is not merely a building; it is a beacon of hope, a sanctuary for the pursuit of truth, fairness, and the protection of rights. –– Justice Alexander Thomas in his farewell reference speech For full text of speechclick here

Justice Alexander was never one to shirk work. He has always been the poster boy for the age-old saying – “work is worship”. Sr. Adv Abraham Vakkanal, Senior Member, Law Reporting Council on the occasion of farewell function of Justice Alexander Thomas. For full text of speech : "Click Here"

Tender conditions need not be construed as the law of the Medes and the Persians - rigid and unalterable. Supreme Court while considering the question of due compliance of tender conditions by the bidder reiterated that owner or the employer of a project is the best person to understand and appreciate its requirements and interpret its documents. Constitutional courts should interfere only if there is mala fide or perversity in the understanding or appreciation. Om Gurusai Construction Company...