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A division bench of Justices Ramachandra Menon and N Anil Kumar said its earlier order that there should not be any protest in Sabarimala stands intact. (Photo: File)

On Sabarimala, Kerala HC asks police to remove barricades at key spots

The court also directed police to lift restrictions like blocking pilgrims at Sharankutti, en route to the 'sannidhanam' or temple complex.

13 Dec 2018 8:32 AM

Kumar accused Shaji of distributing pamphlets in the constituency urging people not to vote for a candidate who is not a believer of the Islamic faith. (Photo: File)

Kerala HC disqualifies MLA KM Shaji over using corrupt practices to win polls

The court gave the judgement on a plea filed by LDF candidate M V Nikesh Kumar.

09 Nov 2018 2:26 PM

Considering another petition by a BJP functionary, Kerala HC observed Lord Ayyappa temple belonged to all and it was a shrine where devotees of all faiths could enter to offer prayers. (Photo: File | PTI)

'Genuine' devotees to get necessary aid at Sabarimala: Kerala govt to HC

Kerala informed HC that necessary, requisite action would be taken to maintain law and order in Sabarimala.

29 Oct 2018 8:21 PM

The bishop, who was escorted by Punjab police personnel, did not talk to the media. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Rape accused bishop arrives in Jalandhar, supporters shower rose petals on him

Mulakkal smiled as followers showered rose petals on him. Till a few weeks ago, he held charge as the bishop of the Jalandhar diocese.

17 Oct 2018 8:05 PM

Kerala High Court, while granting the conditional bail, had directed bishop Franco Mulakkal to leave the state within 24 hours of his release from the sub-jail. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Rape-accused bishop Franco Mulakkal released from jail day after he gets bail

Mulakkal would first go to his residence in Thrissur and later leave for Jalandhar in Punjab, church sources said.

16 Oct 2018 9:21 PM

The Kerala High Court grants conditional bail to Bishop Franco Mulakkal accused in Kerala nun rape case. (Photo: File | ANI)

Bishop Franco Mulakkal, accused of rape of Kerala nun, gets bail

HC has laid down conditions that Bishop Mulakkal should not enter Kerala and should surrender his passport before court.

15 Oct 2018 11:55 AM

An aerial view of Sabarimala. (File pic)

The Sabarimala Conundrum

The hysterical response of some women believers indicates that most of them don’t even realize they’re discriminated against.

12 Oct 2018 12:18 AM

Early this month, a five-judge constitution bench of the Supreme Court unanimously decriminalised part of the 158-year-old colonial law under Section 377 of the IPC, which criminalised homosexuality. (Photo: File)

Post-Section 377, Kerala HC allows lesbian couple to stay together

A 40-year-old woman from Kollam had filed a plea, alleging that her 24-year-old partner from had been illegally confined by her family.

26 Sep 2018 9:20 AM

Earlier in the day, Mulakkal, who moved the Kerala High Court for anticipatory bail Tuesday, arrived at the office of the crime branch in a private car at 10:55 am, five minutes before his scheduled appearance. (Photo: File)

Kerala nun rape case: Bishop grilled for 7 hours, questioning to continue tomorrow

Mulakkal recently relinquished his administrative responsibilities as Bishop of Jalandhar diocese of the Missionaries of Jesus congregation.

19 Sep 2018 7:49 PM

Kerala police last week issued summon to Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal for questioning. (Photo: File | ANI)

Day before summon, rape accused Bishop Mulakkal seeks anticipatory bail

Bishop Franco Mulakkal of Jalandhar diocese, has approached Kerala High Court to seek protection from arrest.

18 Sep 2018 11:42 AM

Kerala High Court posted the Kerala nun rape case for September 24. (Photo: File)

Kerala HC expresses satisfaction over police probe into nun rape case

The HC earlier had sought to know the steps taken by the state government to ensure the safety and security of the nun.

13 Sep 2018 6:29 PM

Speaking to reporters in Jalandhar, the Bishop had said, 'If I am found guilty, which I am not, I am likely to be punished... I will appear before police if I am summoned. I am a law abiding citizen.' (Photo: File | ANI)

Kerala nun rape case: Police may issue notice to Jalandhar Bishop

Police said a notice may be issued to Bishop Franco Mulakkal of Jalandhar diocese to appear before the investigating team.

12 Sep 2018 2:37 PM

The bishop confined the nun to a guestroom in St Francis Mission Home in Kuravilangad in Kottayam district of Kerala. (Representational Image)

Kerala nun abused by Jalandhar Bishop writes to Vatican seeking justice

The nun accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal of raping and having unnatural sex with her multiple times between 2014 and 2016.

11 Sep 2018 6:38 PM

The Kerala High Court wanted to know whether the Bishop was questioned by the team in Jalandhar when it went there about a month ago. (Photo: File)

Inform about steps taken by SIT probing rape of nun by Jalandhar bishop: HC to Kerala

HC also sought to know steps taken by Kerala to ensure safety and security of nun allegedly victimised by Jalandhar bishop.

10 Sep 2018 8:01 PM

Granting bail, Justice Rajavijayaraghavan directed the priest to surrender his passport, cooperate in the investigation and not to enter the limits of the police station where the victim resides. (Photo: File)

Kerala HC grants bail to Christian priest accused in rape case

Johnson V Mathew, a counsellor of the Malankara Syrian Orthodox Church, was arrested from Kozhencherry in the district on July 13.

23 Jul 2018 5:41 PM

The judge said the role of the court was not to endorse moral choices of college authorities or students, but to recognise the freedom to have a choice. (Photo: File)

Love is blind: Kerala HC quashes college move to expel students over affair

'Love is blind and an innate humane instinct. It is all about individuals and their freedom,' Kerala HC said

22 Jul 2018 9:16 PM

Kerala High Court said in a statement, "There is no obscenity in a woman breastfeeding a baby, obscenity lies in the eyes of the beholder". (Twitter/Grihalaxmi)

Model slut-shamed for breast-feeding on magazine cover has 'no regrets'

The cover picture showing model-actress Gilu Joseph breastfeeding sparked a massive controversy in March.

22 Jun 2018 2:13 PM

Kerala HIgh Court also said, 'as the beauty lies in the beholder's eye, so does obscenity, perhaps.' (Photo: Facebook | Grihalakshmi Magazine)

Obscenity lies in the eyes of beholder: Kerala HC on magazine's breastfeeding cover

Citing acclaimed writer William Dalrymple, Kerala HC said the arts of India had consistently celebrated beauty of human body.

21 Jun 2018 9:29 PM

When the habeas corups petition filed by Fasil Mahmood of Kuttiyandi came up for hearing, a bench comprising V Chitambresh and KP Jyothindranath ordered notice to the girl’s father residing in Bengaluru. (Photo: File)

Muslim man moves Kerala HC seeking to free Hindu wife from father’s custody

The youth further alleged he had received a phone call on May 29 from a person who threatened to kill him if he did not give up on his wife.

13 Jun 2018 9:46 PM

In his petition, the girl's father alleged that his daughter was in the illegal custody of the boy. (Photo: File)

Kerala HC allows young Muslim couple to stay in live-in relationship

The HC pronounced the judgment while dismissing a habeas corpus petition filed by the girl's father.

01 Jun 2018 7:40 PM

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