Kerala High Court holds that “a show-cause notice is only a preliminary step and judicial interference is unwarranted at this stage” — Court refuses to quash benami proceedings and directs petitioners to present their defence before authorities
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Kerala High Court holds that “a show-cause notice is only a preliminary step and judicial interference is unwarranted at this stage” — Court refuses to quash benami proceedings and directs petitioners to present their defence before authorities

Court’s decision The Kerala High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging show-cause notices issued under Section 24(1) of the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988. The Petitioner, an assessee…
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…
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…
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…