Kochi, June 2 (IANS) The Kerala High Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on the anticipatory bail plea filed by Kumbh Mela social media sensation Monalisa Bhosle and her husband, Mohammed Farmaan Khan, in a case that has evolved from an interfaith marriage into a complex legal and political controversy spanning two states. Justice Kauser Edappagath indicated that orders are likely to be pronounced on Wednesday after a hearing marked by sharp exchanges over the legality of the marriage, the age…
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Kochi, June 1 (IANS) In a strong indictment of the culture prevailing in some of Kerala’s medical colleges, the Kerala High Court on Monday suggested the constitution of a high-level committee to examine allegations of harassment by faculty members and recommend corrective measures to protect students.The observations came during the hearing of an anticipatory bail plea filed by a dental college professor accused in a case linked to the suicide of a student recently.However, the court’s remarks …
Kochi, June 1 (IANS) The Kerala High Court on Monday reserved its verdict on a plea filed by Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd. (CMRL) challenging the Enforcement Directorate’s money-laundering investigation in the controversial CMRL-Exalogic case, one of the most closely watched legal and political battles in the state in recent years.A Division Bench comprising Justices Raja Vijayaraghavan V. and K.V. Jayakumar said the verdict would be delivered on Friday.Until then, the court directed the Enfor…
Kochi, June 1 (IANS) In a setback for Exalogic Solutions and its owner, Veena Vijayan, the Kerala High Court on Monday declined to grant an immediate stay on the Enforcement Directorate’s investigation into the controversial CMRL-Exalogic financial transactions case, clearing the way for the Central agency to continue its probe.The CMRL had approached the High Court for relief following the ED raid at 10 places last week, including the residence of former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, where h…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 30 (IANS) The walls appear to be closing in on former Kerala Chief Minister and current Opposition Leader, Pinarayi Vijayan, as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) prepares for what could be the most critical phase of its probe into the controversial CMRL-Exalogic monthly payment, or ‘Masappadi’, case involving his daughter Veena Vijayan.Sources indicate that the ED is moving swiftly to summon Veena for questioning after what investigators describe as significant material …
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday conducted searches at nearly 10 locations linked to Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL), its top executives, and Kerala former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter Veena Vijayan, following a recent Kerala High Court order upholding the agency’s money laundering investigation in the alleged corporate fraud case involving the company.Officials said documents related to investments and bank fixed deposits were se…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 27 (IANS) Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala on Wednesday said neither he nor the Kerala Police had prior knowledge of the Enforcement Directorate’s ongoing raids conducted at 10 locations across the state, including the residences linked to former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his family members in the controversial CMRL-Exalogic case.“I spoke to the State Police Chief, and also the Home Secretary, and they too said they had no information. Their services we…
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The Centre on Wednesday urged the Supreme Court to transfer to itself petitions pending before various High Courts challenging the constitutional validity of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026.Solicitor General Tushar Mehta mentioned the Union government’s transfer petition before the Chief Justice of India (CJI), Surya Kant, pointing out that petitions challenging the amended law are pending before multiple High Courts, thereby raising …
Thiruvananthapuram, May 27 ( IANS) Senior CPI(M) Politburo member and former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan came under the scanner of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday after central agency sleuths arrived at his Thiruvananthapuram residence in connection with the high-profile CMRL-Exalogic monthly payment case.The ED has already recorded the statement of Vijayan’s daughter, Veena Vijayan, whose IT firm, Exalogic Solutions, is at the centre of the controversy.While Pinarayi …
Kochi, May 26 (IANS) In a major setback to expelled Congress councillor M.A. Prashob, the Kerala High Court on Tuesday refused to grant him anticipatory bail in a rape case involving allegations of sexual exploitation of a Dalit woman on the promise of employment and lifelong support.Justice A. Badharudeen upheld the earlier order of the Special SC/ST Court, which had rejected the former councillor’s plea for pre-arrest bail after finding that a prima facie case existed against him.The case, r…