Kerala High Court Upholds Preventive Detention, Dismisses Habeas Corpus Petition, Rules Administrative Delay in Communication Does Not Violate Article 22(4) if Confirmation Order is Issued Within Three Months

Kerala High Court Upholds Preventive Detention, Dismisses Habeas Corpus Petition, Rules Administrative Delay in Communication Does Not Violate Article 22(4) if Confirmation Order is Issued Within Three Months

Court’s Decision: The Kerala High Court dismissed the habeas corpus petition challenging the preventive detention order against the detenu, confirming that procedural and substantive requirements were fulfilled. The court rejected…
Kerala High Court Upholds Preventive Detention Under KAAP Act, Validates Continued Detention Citing Detenu’s Repeated Criminal Activities as "Ongoing Threat to Public Order," Dismisses Petition Despite Clerical Error in Narcotics Quantity

Kerala High Court Upholds Preventive Detention Under KAAP Act, Validates Continued Detention Citing Detenu’s Repeated Criminal Activities as “Ongoing Threat to Public Order,” Dismisses Petition Despite Clerical Error in Narcotics Quantity

Court’s Decision The Kerala High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the preventive detention of the detenu under Section 3(1) of the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 2007 (KAAP Act).…
"Kerala High Court Affirms Conviction under Section 304 Part II IPC, Declares Drunken Driving on Wrong Side as 'Reckless Conduct Endangering Public Safety'; Holds Accused Responsible for Culpable Homicide Not Amounting to Murder, Declines Compensation Increase Due to Financial Capacity"

“Kerala High Court Affirms Conviction under Section 304 Part II IPC, Declares Drunken Driving on Wrong Side as ‘Reckless Conduct Endangering Public Safety’; Holds Accused Responsible for Culpable Homicide Not Amounting to Murder, Declines Compensation Increase Due to Financial Capacity”

Court’s Decision The Kerala High Court upheld the trial court’s decision, convicting the accused of culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part II of the Indian Penal…
Madras High Court Quashes FIR Against Software Engineer After Responsible Conduct and Voluntary Compensation: "Fit Case for Quashing Under Section 528 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Due to Absence of Severe Criminal Elements and Mutual Settlement"

Madras High Court Quashes FIR Against Software Engineer After Responsible Conduct and Voluntary Compensation: “Fit Case for Quashing Under Section 528 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Due to Absence of Severe Criminal Elements and Mutual Settlement”

Court's Decision: The Madras High Court allowed the petition to quash the FIR against the petitioner, finding it appropriate to exercise its quashing powers under Section 528 of the Bharatiya…