Blacklisting which entails civil consequences,cannot be done without affording a reasonable opportunity to submit a proper reply to the defects/reasons pointed out by the department.: Kerala HC finds blacklisting of a PWD works contractor not proper Abcon Engineering v. Superintend of Engineer Hon’ble .Justice Viju Abraham Decided on 4thJuly, 2023 For Petitioner : Advs. Abdul Raoof Pallipath, K.R.Avinash (Kunnath), E.Mohammed Shafi & Gracy Poulose For Respondents : Adv. Bimal K.Nath...

Kerala HC lambasted the Nagaroor Grama Panchayat for forming a committee for assessing environment impact before issuing quarrying licences. Holding it as non existent in statute the court held Grama Panchayat Committees cannot impose conditions while issuing licences and permissions when State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority, Director of Mining and Geology and District Collector, the Chairman of the District Disaster Management Authority have given clearances for quarrying operations...

A foreign matrimonial judgment can be recognized in India only if the parties voluntarily submits to the jurisdiction of the forum and consents to the grant of the relief of divorce.: Kerala HC reiterates in a WP filed challenging non acceptance of foreign divorce certificate by marriage officer. Arun. A v. Marriage Officer (Sub-Registrar) Hon’ble Justice P.V. Kunhikrishnan Decided on 7th July, 2023 For Petitioner : Adv. P. Anoop (Mulavana) For Respondents : Adv. B.S. Syamantak (Govt.Ple...

“A Supreme Court Judge, in his or her elevated role, must possess not only a deep understanding of legal principles but also a keen awareness of the realities faced by the people they serve” – Justice Alexander Thomas in the reference speech on the occasion of elevation of Justice S.V. Bhatti as Supreme Court Judge. Read More: "CLICK HERE"

Senior most judge of Kerala High Court, Justice Alexander Thomas appointed as Acting Chief Justice of Kerala High Court. He will take charge on relinquishment of office by the current CJ SV Bhatti who has been elevated as Judge of Supreme Court. For notificationclick here