Kerala High Court

Allow Genuine Devotees To Offer Prayers At Sabarimala: Court To Police

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Monday November 19, 2018

In a strong reprimand, the Kerala High Court expressed its displeasure today over the manner in which Ayyappa devotees were dealt with by the police at the "Sannidhanam" of the Sabarimala temple. More than 30 protesters were taken into preventive custody Sunday night after fresh protests broke out at the "Nadapanthal" area (the enclosure leading to...

No Bail For Activist Rehana Fathima Who Almost Made History At Sabarimala

India News | Reported by Sneha Mary Koshy, Edited by Jayanth Jacob | Friday November 16, 2018

Kerala High Court on Friday denied anticipatory bail to model and activist Rehana Fathima who had almost made it to the Sabarimala temple in October after the Supreme Court ruling lifted a ban on women of menstruating age entering the hill shrine.

Court Asks For Temple Board's Reply By Next Week On Sabarimala Violence

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 13, 2018

The Kerala High Court Tuesday directed the Travancore Devaswom Board, which manages the Lord Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala, to give an explanation by next week on the violent incidents there after the shrine was opened for a special pooja last week.

Kerala High Court Disqualifies Lawmaker For "Using Religion" To Win Polls

Kerala News | Reported by Sneha Mary Koshy, Edited by Jayanth Jacob | Friday November 9, 2018

The Kerala High Court today disqualified an Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) MLA on a plea claiming that he used religion to win the Assembly polls in 2016.

Kerala Government To Stay Away From Daily Affairs At Sabarimala: Court

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday November 6, 2018

Coming down heavily on the state government, the Kerala High Court on Monday made it clear that it had no right to interfere in the day-to-day affairs of the Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala and its role was confined to maintaining law and order in the area. The court also flayed the government and the police over causing hardships to the pilgrims trek...

No Police Protection For 4 Women At Sabarimala, Says Kerala High Court

India News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Tuesday October 30, 2018

A petition by four women, seeking police protection to enter Sabarimala temple, was turned down by the Kerala High Court on Monday after the state government repeated its assurance of providing "necessary assistance" to genuine devotees.

Sabarimala Temple Open To People Of All Faiths, Says Kerala High Court

Kerala News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday October 29, 2018

The Kerala High Court today ruled that the Sabarimala temple is not only for Hindus but has a tradition of welcoming people from all faiths.

4 Women Move Court To Seek Security For Offering Prayers At Sabarimala

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 25, 2018

Four women in the menstrual age group have approached the Kerala High Court seeking a direction to the state government to provide them security to offer prayers at Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala.

Amid Sabarimala Row, 4 Women Seek Police Protection To Pray

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 24, 2018

Four women have approached the Kerala High Court seeking a direction to the state government to provide them security to offer prayers at Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala.

Rape-Accused Bishop Gets Bail, Can Enter Kerala With Conditions

India News | Edited by Shylaja Varma | Monday October 15, 2018

Franco Mulakkal, the senior Catholic priest accused of repeatedly raping a nun, has been granted bail by the Kerala High Court over three weeks after he was arrested.

Franco Mulakkal, Accused Of Rape By Kerala Nun, Denied Bail

South | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 3, 2018

The Kerala High Court Wednesday dismissed the bail plea of Roman Catholic Bishop Franco Mulakkal, arrested over allegations of repeatedly raping and sexually assaulting a nun.

Post-Section 377, Court Allows Kerala Lesbian Couple To Live Together

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 26, 2018

The Kerala High Court has allowed a lesbian couple to live together, in a significant verdict that came weeks after the Supreme Court decriminalised homosexuality.

Priest Accused Of Raping Kerala Nun Seeks Protection From Arrest

India News | Reported by Sneha Mary Koshy, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Tuesday September 18, 2018

The senior Catholic priest accused of raping a nun in Kerala has approached the Kerala High Court to seek protection from arrest. Franco Mulakkal's move comes a day before he has to appear before the police for questioning.

"Final Punishment More Important, Not Arrest": Court In Nun's Rape Case

Kerala News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday September 13, 2018

Bishop Franco Mulakkal, accused of raping a nun, got a breather from the Kerala High Court on Thursday as it said "arrest is not the issue".

Nun Rape Case: Kerala Cops Will Decide When To Arrest Bishop, Says Court

Kerala News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Thursday September 13, 2018

Collecting evidence in an old crime is "painstaking", the Kerala High Court said today on the police delay in arresting Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal, who has been accused of raping a nun for nearly two years.