Kerala High Court holds that “mere criticism of the Government, even if unpalatable, cannot trigger criminal prosecution” — Court quashes charges under IPC and Kerala Police Act for a social media post and reinforces constitutional protection of free speech
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Kerala High Court holds that “mere criticism of the Government, even if unpalatable, cannot trigger criminal prosecution” — Court quashes charges under IPC and Kerala Police Act for a social media post and reinforces constitutional protection of free speech

Court's decision The Kerala High Court delivered a decisive ruling reaffirming constitutional free-speech protections, holding that a citizen cannot be prosecuted merely for expressing criticism of the Government through a…
November 12, 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