Kerala High Court declares that “unexplained delay in producing contraband strikes at the root of prosecution” — Court acquits accused after finding fatal lapses in NDPS procedures and holds that benefit of doubt must operate where integrity of seized material is compromised
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Kerala High Court declares that “unexplained delay in producing contraband strikes at the root of prosecution” — Court acquits accused after finding fatal lapses in NDPS procedures and holds that benefit of doubt must operate where integrity of seized material is compromised

Court's decision The Kerala High Court set aside the conviction of the Appellant under the NDPS Act after finding that the prosecution failed to explain a critical and prolonged delay…
November 10, 2025
Kerala High Court holds that “the right to dignity survives incarceration” — Court reiterates that a prisoner retains constitutional freedoms unless expressly curtailed by law, allowing publication of literary work subject to reasonable safeguards
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Kerala High Court holds that “the right to dignity survives incarceration” — Court reiterates that a prisoner retains constitutional freedoms unless expressly curtailed by law, allowing publication of literary work subject to reasonable safeguards

Court's decision The Kerala High Court delivered a significant ruling reaffirming that the constitutional right to dignity, expression, and intellectual pursuit does not end with incarceration. The Court held that…
November 10, 2025
Kerala High Court rules that “further investigation is unwarranted when the case is ripe for trial and remedies exist before the trial court” — Court declines request for reinvestigation and directs State Police Chief to implement procedural safeguards for victims
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Kerala High Court rules that “further investigation is unwarranted when the case is ripe for trial and remedies exist before the trial court” — Court declines request for reinvestigation and directs State Police Chief to implement procedural safeguards for victims

Court’s decision The Kerala High Court dismissed a writ appeal filed by the legal heir of an injured victim seeking a direction for further investigation in a case involving allegations…
November 10, 2025
Madras High Court declares that “the Court will not assist parties who voluntarily flout the law” — Appeal dismissed as cheque issued for unlawful job-purchase agreement is not a legally enforceable debt under Section 138 NI Act
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Madras High Court declares that “the Court will not assist parties who voluntarily flout the law” — Appeal dismissed as cheque issued for unlawful job-purchase agreement is not a legally enforceable debt under Section 138 NI Act

Court’s decision The Madras High Court dismissed the appeal filed by the Petitioner challenging the acquittal of the Respondent in proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. After…
November 10, 2025
Madras High Court holds that “the criminal process cannot be used to moralise private conduct” — Court quashes prosecution under Section 69 BNS for alleged false promise to marry, ruling that long-term consensual relationships cannot be retrospectively criminalised
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Madras High Court holds that “the criminal process cannot be used to moralise private conduct” — Court quashes prosecution under Section 69 BNS for alleged false promise to marry, ruling that long-term consensual relationships cannot be retrospectively criminalised

Court’s decision The Madras High Court quashed the prosecution initiated against the Petitioner for offences under Sections 69 and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, holding that the allegations, even…
November 10, 2025
Madras High Court holds that “the question whether a community certificate can be verified after retirement requires authoritative reconsideration” — Court refers the matter to a Larger Bench to settle conflicting views on post-retirement caste verification
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Madras High Court holds that “the question whether a community certificate can be verified after retirement requires authoritative reconsideration” — Court refers the matter to a Larger Bench to settle conflicting views on post-retirement caste verification

Court’s decision The Madras High Court delivered a detailed common order in two writ petitions concerning the legality of initiating community certificate verification proceedings after an employee’s retirement. The Court…
November 9, 2025