Sajudheen v. Sub Inspector of Police
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Sajudheen v. Sub Inspector of Police

Penal Code, 1860 - Section 498A - Cruelty by husband or relatives - Conviction by trial court - Appeal against conviction - Allegations of physical assault and forced administration of pills causing miscarriage - Lack of corroborative evidence - Solitary testimony of complainant (PW1) - Contradictions and inconsistencies - Medical evidence negating forced abortion - Prosecution failed to prove cruelty as defined under Section 498-A - Conviction set aside - Appellants acquitted.
K.J. James v. State of Kerala
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K.J. James v. State of Kerala

Land Acquisition – Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 – Sections 7, 8, 11 – Procedural Compliance – Public Purpose – Constitutional Property Rights – Article 300A.
xxxxxxxxxx v. State of Kerala
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xxxxxxxxxx v. State of Kerala

Criminal Law - Corporal Punishment - Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 - Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 - Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 - U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child, 1989 - Enforceability of International Treaties - Teachers' Liability for Disciplining Students.
Vinu Thomas v. Director, IHRD
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Vinu Thomas v. Director, IHRD

Disciplinary Action - Natural Justice - Document Access - Misappropriation of Funds - Qualifications of Director - IHRD - Kerala Civil Services Rules. 2025 KER 46627 : 2025 KLT OnLine…
Susan John v. State of Kerala
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Susan John v. State of Kerala

Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 – Section 138 – Dishonour of Cheque – Appellate court’s sentence enhancement impermissible under Section 386(b)(iii) Cr.P.C.
Godwin R. Thatitil v. Revenue Divisional Officer
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Godwin R. Thatitil v. Revenue Divisional Officer

Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Act, 2008 (Kerala) – Section 27A, Rule 12(1) – Form 5 and Form 6 Applications – Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) – Power to Review or Recall – Absence of Authority – Procedural Irregularity.
Union Bank of India v. M/s. Suwique Traders
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Union Bank of India v. M/s. Suwique Traders

Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 - Section 18 - Pre-deposit Requirement - Mandatory Nature - Writ Jurisdiction under Article 226 - Supervisory Jurisdiction under Article 227 - Maintainability of Writ Appeal.