Landmark Judgments on Mother’s Rights in India
Indian courts have consistently recognised mothers as central rights-holders in family law, affirming their dignity, autonomy, and caregiving role. Through landmark judgments, the judiciary has upheld mothers’ independent rights to maintenance, custody, guardianship, decision-making over a child’s identity, and protection …
The Invisible Impact of Photo-tourism and the Urgent Need to Regulate Light Pollution: A Curious Case study of Galaxy Frogs
By Prof Ashish Virk and Arshita Sharma
The Indian Express highlighted a disturbing incident from Kerala’s Western Ghats, where several of the world’s rarest galaxy frogs were repeatedly photographed and are now presumed dead. In the age of Instagram feeds…
Brand Ambassador/Endorser’s liability under Consumer Protection Act: Kerala High Court absolves Actor Mohanlal from liability in Manappuram Finance consumer case
Kerala High Court: In a writ petition arose from proceedings initiated
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The Case of the Shrinking Underwear
The conviction recently of a Kerala legislator in a criminal case is bizarre not only because of the facts involved, but also because of the extraordinary length of time it took to finally lead to his arrest and disqualification. What…
Kerala HC: Whether the court can refuse to release accused on bail if allegations against him is serious in nature?
It is true that the allegation against the petitioner is very serious. But, whether the death of the children is because of the negligence on the part of the petitioner or whether there is any ingredients of Sec. 105 BNS…
Kerala HC calls out delay in enacting Anti-Superstition Law, Directs State to consider Special Cell as interim measure to address complaints
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Kerala High Court extends SIT probe deadline by 6 weeks in Sabarimala gold theft case
The Kerala High Court on Monday granted the Special Investigation Team (SIT) an additional six weeks to complete its court-monitored investigation into the alleged removal of gold from the Dwarapalaka idols, temple structures, and fixtures at the Sabarimala shrine in…
Can a Child Born Within Four Months of Marriage Claim Equal Property Rights?
Questions surrounding legitimacy, paternity, and inheritance frequently arise at the intersection of family law, property law, and evidence law. A recurring issue in Indian courts is whether a child born soon after marriage, sometimes within just a few months, …
Sabarimala gold theft: Kerala High Court allows expansion of SIT
The Kerala High Court on Tuesday permitted the induction of two additional officers into the Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed to probe the alleged removal of gold from the Dwarapalaka idols, temple structures and fixtures at the Sabarimala shrine, located…