Nominal Index [Citations: 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 389 - 413]Keerampara Service Co-operative Bank Ltd. v. The Income Tax Officer, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 389Prof. Dr. K.S. Anil Kumar v. State of Kerala and Ors., 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 390M/s Ginger Fashions Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 391Mediacloud Studio Private Limited v. The Assessment Unit, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 392Manjusha K.P v. State...
Nominal Index [Citations: 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 389 - 413]
Keerampara Service Co-operative Bank Ltd. v. The Income Tax Officer, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 389
Prof. Dr. K.S. Anil Kumar v. State of Kerala and Ors., 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 390
M/s Ginger Fashions Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 391
Mediacloud Studio Private Limited v. The Assessment Unit, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 392
Manjusha K.P v. State of Kerala, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 393
George Alexander @ Prince v. State of Kerala, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 394
N P Rajani v Radha Nambidi Parambath, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 395
M/s Luxe Panel Distributors v. The Additional Commissioner of Customs, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 396
A One Milk Products Pvt. Ltd. v. State of Kerala, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 397
XXX v State of Kerala and batch, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 398
Sini K.V. vs. State of Kerala & Others, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 399
Alamana Abdul Shaji Ummerkutty v. The Income Tax Officer, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 400
Sudha v. State of Kerala and Ors., 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 401
Korambayil Hospital & Diagnostics Centre (P) Ltd.& Anr V. State Of Kerala And Ors., 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 402
Shekhar Kumar v. State of Kerala, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 403
Saju v Shalimar Hardwares and Ors., 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 404
Sukanth Suresh P. v State of Kerala and Others, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 405
State of Kerala v. Hana Fatima Ahinus, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 406
X & Anr v Y, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 407
Chandran v State of Kerala, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 408
Sathy v. State of Kerala, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 409
Kerala State United Nurses Association-Teachers Association & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors., 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 410
Manoj v. Kattappana Municipality & Anr., 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 411
Hana Fatima Ahinus v. State of Kerala, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 412
Mathai M.V. v. The Senior Enforcement Officer, 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 413
Judgments/ Orders This Week
Case Title: Keerampara Service Co-operative Bank Ltd. v. The Income Tax Officer
Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 389
The Kerala High Court quashed Income Tax proceedings under Section 148 against co-operative society initiated on cancelled PAN.
Justice Ziyad Rahman A.A. observed that the transactions pertain to the relevant assessment year were carried out based on the PAN card that was then in existence, which was later cancelled. By the time the proceedings of assessment were initiated by issuing a notice under Section 148, the assessee was issued with a new PAN card, wherein, the status of the assessee was shown as the AOP (Association of Persons).
Case Title: Prof. Dr. K.S. Anil Kumar v. State of Kerala and Ors.
Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 390
Kerala University Registrar, Prof. Dr. K.S. Anil Kumar, on Monday (July 7) withdrew a plea before the High Court, challenging his suspension by the varsity's Vice Chancellor in view of his reinstatement by the Syndicate of the University, in connection with the Bharat Mata portrait row.
When the matter came up for consideration, before Justice D.K. Singh, counsel for the Registrar submitted before the High Court that a withdrawal petition has been filed in light of the reinstatement of the Registrar by the Syndicate of the University.
Case Title: M/s Ginger Fashions Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India
Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 391
The Kerala High Court stated that AD-I banks authorized by RBI can grant extension for export drawback claims, RBI's direct approval not mandatory.
Justice Ziyad Rahman A.A. stated that the Master Circular published in this regard indicates that it is not necessary that extension should come from the Reserve Bank of India itself as the AD-I bank are authorized to grant such extension.
Case Title: Mediacloud Studio Private Limited v. The Assessment Unit
Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 392
The Kerala High Court stated that reply to one SCN on old email cannot justify non-service of subsequent notice on updated email.
Justice Ziyad Rahman A.A. stated that “one of the notices issued under Section 142(1) of the Income Tax Act was indeed served to the assessee in the old email ID, which was after updating the email ID. The assessee also submitted a response to the said notice as well. However, that by itself cannot be a reason to reject the contentions put forward by the assessee.”
Case Title: Manjusha K.P v. State of Kerala
Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 393
The Kerala High court has recently held that the failure to provide legible and readable documents to detained persons will result in the detaining order becoming invalid.
A Division bench comprising Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V and Justice K. V. Jayakumar held that the supply of unreadable documents violates section 7(2) of Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 2007 (KAAPA) and Article 22(5) of the Constitution of India, which which gives the detenu the right to be informed of the ground of detention and to make an effective representation.
Case Title: George Alexander @ Prince v. State of Kerala
Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 394
The Kerala High Court recently held that an accused can challenge a trial court's 'arbitrary and unreasoned' order refusing to give consent to the state to withdraw prosecution against him under section 360 of BNSS/ section 321 of CrPC, even when the State has chosen not to challenge such orders.
The order was passed by Justice Kauser Edapagath.
Case Title: N P Rajani v Radha Nambidi Parambath
Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 395
The Kerala High Court on Monday ruled that Sections 3 and 4 of the Kerala Joint Hindu Family System (Abolition) Act 1975 are repugnant to Section 6 of the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005, and hence, cannot prevail.
The judgement was delivered by Justice Easwaran on a regular second appeal.
Case Title: M/s Luxe Panel Distributors v. The Additional Commissioner of Customs
Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 396
The Kerala High Court held that the benefits to registered retail traders under MSMED Act, 2006 (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006) limited to priority sector lending only, and are not eligible for QCO [Plywood and Wooden flush door shutters (Quality Control) Order, 2024] exemption.
Justice Ziyad Rahman A.A. stated that “the entire category of wholesale and retail trades were excluded completely from the purview of MSMED Act and later, they were re-included within the purview of the Act. Such re-inclusion was for a limited purpose of availing priority sector lending. Therefore, since such inclusion was for a limited purpose, which is confined to the priority lending only, nothing beyond such benefits can be claimed by the Micro Enterprises, coming within the category of wholesale and retail trade.”
Case Title: A One Milk Products Pvt. Ltd. v. State of Kerala
Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 397
The Kerala High Court held that the benefits to registered retail traders under MSMED Act, 2006 (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises The Kerala High Court has upheld triple tax on unauthorised construction due to lack of proof of deemed permit.
Justice Ziyad Rahman A.A. stated that “in the absence of any documents indicating the submission of application for permit and inaction on the part of the Panchayat in considering the said application, the contention of the assessee as to the deemed permit cannot be accepted.”
Case Title: XXX v State of Kerala and batch
Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 398
The Kerala High Court has observed that caning of students by teachers or corporal punishment would not constitute an offence under the BNS and Juvenile Justice Act, (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2015, as the statutes stand now.
The Court however underscored that it is not excluding a case where any "corporal punishment is inflicted on any vital part" of child's body, nor was it excluding any "sadistic tendencies" exhibited by the teachers. Justice C. Jayachandran said that these would be exceptional situations which would constitute an offence.
Case Title: Sini K.V. vs. State of Kerala & Others
Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 399
The Kerala High Court has held that a candidate who applied under the general category cannot later claim the benefit of reservation if their community was added to the OBC list after the application's last date.
A Division Bench comprising Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque and Justice Johnson John allowed a plea filed by Sini K.V., who challenged an order of the Kerala Administrative Tribunal (KAT) that had granted OBC status to another candidate, Minusha K.
Case Title: Alamana Abdul Shaji Ummerkutty v. The Income Tax Officer
Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 400
The Kerala High Court stated that the powers of revisional authority under Section 264 of the Income Tax Act is confined to reviewing existing orders, and the authority cannot issue directions to the assessing authority.
Section 264 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 empowers the Principal Chief Commissioner, Chief Commissioner, Principal Commissioner, or Commissioner to revise certain orders.
Justice Ziyad Rahman A.A. agreed with the department that powers conferred upon the revisional authority are confined to examine the sustainability of an order passed under the provisions of the Act and it does not extend to issuing orders to the assessing authority without reference to any order so passed.
Case Title: Sudha v. State of Kerala and Ors.
Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 401
The Kerala High Court has ordered the trial court to frame charges against four police officers accused of committing custodial torture on a woman in connection with her interrogation for an alleged theft.
Dr. Justice Kauser Edappagath set aside the order of the trial court, which discharged the accused police officers stating that previous sanction under Section 197 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Cr.P.C) was not obtained.
Private Hospitals Must Pay Minimum Wages To Housekeeping Staff : Kerala High Court
Case Title: Korambayil Hospital & Diagnostics Centre (P) Ltd.& Anr V. State Of Kerala And Ors
Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 402
The Kerala High Court has dismissed a plea filed by Korambayil Hospital & Diagnostics Centre and its facility management contractor, upholding the Deputy Labour Commissioner's direction to pay wages under the Minimum Wages Act to housekeeping staff engaged in the hospital.
Justice Viju Abraham noted that although the petitioners claimed they were paying the notified minimum wage for sweeping and cleaning under a general notification, the agreement between the hospital and the contractor established that the services provided were comprehensive housekeeping, which attracted a higher wage scale notified for private hospitals.
Kerala High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To ED Officer Accused In ₹2 Crore Bribery Case
Case Title: Shekhar Kumar v. State of Kerala
Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 403
The Kerala High Court has allowed the anticipatory bail plea of a senior official of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), who was arrayed as an accused in a bribery case registered by the Vigilance.
Justice A. Badharudeen allowed the bail application which was earlier reserved for orders.
Case Title: Saju v Shalimar Hardwares and Ors
Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 404
The Kerala High Court has made it clear that service of notice on relative of accused, raising demand on dishonour of cheque, is not sufficient to initiate proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, unless it is shown that accused had knowledge of such notice.
"Service of notice on the relative of the accused is not sufficient, especially when there is no evidence from the side of the complainant that the accused was aware of the service of notice on his relative. If there is no such evidence, it is to be presumed that the statutory notice under Section 138(b) of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 is not served on the accused," Justice P.V. Kunhikrishnan observed.
Kerala High Court Grants Bail To Intelligence Officer Accused Of Abetting Girlfriend's Suicide
Case Title: Sukanth Suresh P. v State of Kerala and Others
Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 405
The Kerala High Court on Thursday granted bail to Sukanth Suresh, an intelligence officer allegedly involved in the suicide of his girlfriend/colleague.
Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas allowed the bail stating that the accused has been in custody for 44 days and no purpose is served by further custody.
BREAKING: Kerala High Court Upholds Order Cancelling KEAM Result; Dismisses State's Appeal
Case Title: State of Kerala v. Hana Fatima Ahinus
Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 406
The Kerala High Court on Thursday (July 9) upheld a single judge's order which set aside the Kerala Engineering Architecture and Medical (KEAM) exam results.
A division bench of Justice Anil K Narendran and Justice Muralee Krishna S thus dismissed the state government's appeal against the order, adding that it was after considering the rival contentions that the single judge had "interfered with the government order" and disposed of the writ petitions with observations and directions.
Strict Proof Not Needed For Married Woman To Claim Gold Entrusted To In-Laws: Kerala High Court
Case Title: X & Anr v Y
Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 407
The Kerala High Court has made it clear that courts can't demand strict proof from a woman claiming gold ornaments entrusted to her in-laws at the time of marriage.
The Division bench comprising Justice Devan Ramachandran and Justice M.B. Snehalatha observed,
“In most Indian households, the entrustment of gold ornaments by a bride to her in-laws occurs within the four walls of the matrimonial home. A newly wedded woman would not be in a position to demand receipts or independent witnesses while handing over the jewelry to husband or in-laws. Due to the domestic and informal nature of such transactions, she would not be in a position to produce documents or independent witnesses to prove entrustment.”
Case Title: Chandran v State of Kerala
Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 408
Kerala High Court has reaffirmed that a person charged for rape under section 370 of IPC can be lawfully convicted under section 354 of IPC for assaulting a woman with the intent to outrage her modesty, even in the absence of specific charge to that effect, if the evidence proves the lesser offence.
Justice M B Snehalatha thus dismissed the revision petition preferred by the accused challenging his conviction under section 354 of IPC, after being acquitted of the more serious charge of section 376.
Case Title: Sathy v. State of Kerala
Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 409
In a unique turn of events, the Kerala High Court today granted parole to a life convict, to enable him to solemnize marriage.
Justice PV Kunhikrishnan granted the relief not looking at the convict but, looking towards the "brave and loving girl" who is ready to marry the convict despite being aware that her partner will serve a life sentence.
Case Title: Kerala State United Nurses Association-Teachers Association & Anr. v. Union of India & Ors.
Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 410
The Kerala High Court has recently held that teachers teaching in private nursing colleges must be paid as per UGC Scales or, not less than what is admissible in nursing colleges under the State/Central government in accordance with the Nursing Council Regulations.
Justice D.K. Singh observed that the government and the Indian Nursing Council must take action against nursing colleges, which are not paying their teachers according to the mandate under Note iv of Regulation 5D of the Indian Nursing Council (Revised Regulations and Curriculum for B.Sc. (Nursing) Program) Regulations 2020.
Case Title: Manoj v. Kattappana Municipality & Anr.
Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 411
The Kerala High Court has recently held that an order rejecting a renewal application, which was uploaded on the K-Smart portal, is valid electronic communication in compliance with Section 447(6) of the Kerala Municipality Act, 1994 (the Municipality Act).
Justice C.S. Dias observed that an applicant cannot insist that rejection order has to be served in the physical form in view of the implementation of the K-smart portal and the provisions of the Information Technology Act (IT Act).
Kerala High Court Cancels KEAM Exam Results, Says Prospectus Can't Be Changed At Final Stage
Case Title: Hana Fatima Ahinus v. State of Kerala
Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 412
In a setback to the Kerala Government, the High Court on Wednesday (July 9) directed the cancellation of Kerala Engineering Architecture and Medical (KEAM) exam results, observing that changing the Prospectus at the final stage was a mistake.
Justice D.K. Singh thus set aside the rank list published as per the amended prospectus (Exhibit P6) and directed that a new, revised rank list be published in accordance with the un-amended prospectus (Exhibit P2).
Department Serving Notice Via WhatsApp Post-COVID Is Not Valid U/S 169 CGST Act: Kerala High Court
Case Title: Mathai M.V. v. The Senior Enforcement Officer
Citation: 2025 LiveLaw (Ker) 413
The Kerala High Court stated that notice via WhatsApp was permitted only during COVID-19 pandemic and is not a valid mode of service under Section 169 CGST Act.
Section 169 of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017, outlines various methods for serving notices, orders, or communications under the GST law.
Justices Nitin Jamdar and Basant Balaji was addressing the case where the department had served the detention and confiscation order to the assessee through WhatsApp.
Other Important Developments This Week
Kerala HC To Initiate Criminal Contempt Against Ex- CPI(M) MLA For Facebook Post Against Judge
Sitting judge of the Kerala High Court, Justice D.K. Singh, has stated that he will be initiating a criminal contempt of court case against former MLA R. Rajesh for making a 'stinking Facebook post' against the judge.
The judge stated his intention to take contempt of court action against the politician while hearing another writ petition. Later, while hearing the writ petition preferred by Kerala University Registrar challenging his suspension by the Vice-Chancellor of the University, the Court made clear its intention to frame contempt of court charges today itself.
Case Title: State of Kerala v. MV MSC Akiteta II and others.
Case No: Adml. S. 12/2025
An admiralty suit has been filed by the State of Kerala (plaintiff) before the Kerala High Court seeking the arrest of the ship MV MSC Akiteta II (1st defendant). The arrest of MSC Akitteta II was sought in lieu of the maritime claims totalling Rupees 9531.11 crores claimed against its sister ship, MSC Elsa 3.
When the case came up for consideration before the Court on Monday (July 7) for consideration, Justice M.A. Hakim passed a conditional order for the arrest of the 1st defendant ship until an amount of Rs. 9,531 Crores is deposited before the Court.
Case Title: State of Kerala v. PC George
Case No: Crl.M.A.1 /2025 in BA 3971/ 2022
The Kerala government has approached the High Court seeking cancellation of anticipatory bail granted to BJP leader PC George in a 2022 hate-speech case over alleged statements against Muslims.
He was out on bail on a condition not to commit similar offences or make provocative statements.
State alleges that George has flouted the bail conditions, by indulging in another act of hate speech against the community, during a channel debate. He is accused of equating the community with terrorists and is booked under various provisions of BNS under a fresh FIR..
Case Title: Bar Council of India v. Yeshwanth Shenoy
Case No: RP 827/2025 in WA 1043/ 2025
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has preferred a petition before the Kerala High Court seeking a review of the judgment of the Division Bench in Yeshwant Shenoy v. Bar Council of Kerala and Ors. The Court had set aside the disciplinary proceedings initiated against Adv. Yeshwant Shenoy (appellant) by the State Bar Council, stating that it had no powers to initiate such proceedings.
In the judgment, the Court said that the present coram of the Bar Council of Kerala was a body existing or continuing in violation of law since the terms of its members had expired and thereafter, no new election was carried and no Special Committee was constituted by the BCI as per Section 8A of the Advocates Act, 1961.
Case No: WP(PIL) 74/2025
Case Name: G Samuel & Ors. v State of Kerala & Ors
A public interest litigation has been filed before the High Court of Kerala on the safety standards at public medical facilities, following the collapse of Kottayam Medical College building. The plea came before the division bench of Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice Basant Balaji.
The PIL came under sharp criticism from the Chief Justice for being “sketchy” and “ill-researched”, lacking references to statutory provisions. However, the Bench decided to proceed with the case, citing the critical importance of the issue - health and well-being of the people of the State..
Case Title: M/s Cosmos Entertainments v. The Regional Officer, CBFC and Others
Case No: WP(C) No. 23326 of 2025 and WP(C) No. 24256 of 2025
The Central Board of Film Certification today informed the Kerala High Court that it is willing to certify Suresh Gopi Starrer "JSK: Janaki v. State of Kerala" if the producers change the name 'Janaki' in title to 'V Janaki'.
Case Title: Shaji J Kodankadath v Union of India
Case No: WP(C) 20253/2021 and connected cases
The Kerala High Court on Tuesday raised concerns over the continued toll collection on the Paliyekkara Toll Plaza in NH 544, despite reports indicating poor and obstructed road conditions.
The matter came up before the division bench of Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque and Justice Johnson John.
Justice Mustaque stressed that the commuters paying toll are entitled to well-maintained roads, stating, “If they are paying, are they not entitled to smooth traffic through the road?”
Case Title: M/s Cosmos Entertainments v. The Regional Officer, CBFC and Others
Case No: WP(C) No. 23326 of 2025 and WP(C) No. 24256 of 2025
The legal tussle over Suresh Gopi starrer 'JSK - Janaki v State of Kerala' has come to a close with the film production agreeing before the Kerala High Court to CBFC's suggestions to change and mute the name 'Janaki', which holds religious significance for the Hindu community, from the title and two scenes of the film, respectively.
Cosmos Entertainment has agreed to change the name 'Janaki' in the film's subtitle to 'Janaki V.' or 'V. Janaki'.
Justice N. Nagaresh passed an interim order recording the submissions made by the counsel from both sides and directed the film certification body to issue a censor certificate within three days after the changes are made.
Kerala Govt Moves Appeal Before High Court Against Single Bench Order Cancelling KEAM Rank List
Case Title: State of Kerala v. Hana Fatima Ahinus
Case No.: WA 1702/2025
The Government of Kerala has moved an appeal before the Kerala High Court challenging the Single Bench decision that set aside the KEAM (Kerala Engineering, Architecture and Medical) exam results.
The learned Single Judge had found that the amendment made to the prospectus for the examination, just one hour before the publication of the rank list, was unjustified, illegal and arbitrary.
Case Title: State of Kerala v. MV MSC Akiteta II and others.
Case No: Adml. S. 12/2025
The Kerala High Court on Thursday (July 10) passed an interim order to continue the conditional arrest of sister ship of MSC Elsa 3 till August 6, 2025.
Noting that the respondent has not yet filed a counter affidavit, Justice M.A. Abdul Hakkim refused to modify the order.
The learned judge observed:
"In the light of the submissions made before me, I am of the view that this Court can consider the modification or continuance of the order of arrest only after completion of the pleadings in this Application."
Kerala High Court Stays Suo Motu Case Against Son Of Ex-CM VS Achuthanandan
Case Title: Dr. V.A. Arunkumar v. Dr. Vinu Thomas and Ors
Case No: WA 1692/ 2025
The Kerala High Court on Thursday stayed the operation of a single judges order to initiate suo motu proceedings against Dr. V A Arun Kumar, son of ex Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan, regarding his appointment as Director -in-charge of the Institute of Human Resource Development (IHRD).
A Division Bench comprising Justice Anil K Narendran and Justice Muralee Krishnan S granted the stay noting that Dr. Arun Kumar was not given an opportunity to be heard before the single-judge.
Case No: WP (C) 7844/2023
Case Title: Suo Motu v. State of Kerala
The Kerala High Court on Friday (July 11) questioned the local authorities, including the State Pollution Control Board, about the manner and frequency of waste collection in various parts of Ernakulam while considering suo moto proceedings initiated after fire at the Brahmapuram dumping yard.
The Special Bench of Justices Bechu Kurian Thomas and Gopinath P. questioned about the status of waste clearing in SA Road in Ernakulam district. The manner and frequency of waste collection in the city was also inquired about. The special bench was constituted to monitor the waste management in the State.
Case Title: Periyar Malineekarana Virudha Samithi v State of Kerala and connected cases
Case No: WP(C) 996/ 2012
The High Court on Friday directed the Chief Secretary of the State of Kerala to submit a comprehensive report detailing action taken for the implementation of “the Integrated River Basin Management Plan”.
The Bench comprising Justice Devan Ramachandran and Justice M B Snehalatha gave the orders while hearing cases filed by Periyar Malineekara Samithi and others to curb the pollution in Periyar River.
Case No: WP (C) 7844/2023
Case Title: Suo Motu v. State of Kerala
The Kerala High Court on Friday (July 11) orally suggested that IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) can be made a responsible party in managing the waste generated in the railway stations and trains.
The oral remark was made by a Special Bench of Justices Bechu Kurian Thomas and Gopinath P. which was constituted to monitor the waste management in the State.
Kerala High Court Calls For Draft Guidelines On Snake Bite Prevention In Schools
Case Title - Kulathoor Jaisingh v State of Kerala and Ors
Case NO - WP(C) 32493/2019
The High Court of Kerala recently directed the Chief Secretary of General Education to place a draft guidelines for dealing with snake bites in schools.
The directions were given by the division bench of Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice Shoba Annamma Eapen, while hearing a petition on the issue of basic health care in relation to snake bites, which arose after an incident involving snake bite to a student in 2019.