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Rape Accused MLA Rahul Mamkootathil Expected to Vote in Palakkad After Receiving Anticipatory Bail
Dec 10, 2025 07:38 pm CST
Following his anticipatory bail in a second rape case, Rahul Mamkootathil is expected to return to Palakkad on Thursday to cast his vote at St. Sebastian's School. The MLA, who has been evading authorities for two weeks, faces specific bail conditions while prosecution plans to challenge the court order.
Supreme Court Rules Temple Funds Belong to Deity, Cannot Support Struggling Banks
Dec 06, 2025 01:11 am CST
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that temple funds belong exclusively to the deity and cannot be used to aid struggling cooperative banks. Chief Justice Surya Kant emphasized that money collected from devotees must be protected and used only for temple interests while dismissing petitions from Kerala-based cooperative banks challenging directives to return fixed deposits of the Thirunelly Temple Devaswom.
Supreme Court Rejects Ban on Arundhati Roy's Memoir Over Smoking Cover Image
Dec 05, 2025 08:56 pm CST
The Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking to ban Arundhati Roy's memoir 'Mother Mary Comes to Me' over its cover image showing the author smoking, ruling that the photograph does not promote tobacco products and therefore doesn't violate India's advertising regulations. The judgment upholds an earlier Kerala High Court decision that determined the literary work's cover doesn't constitute commercial cigarette promotion.
Kerala High Court Rules Broken Marriage Promises Don't Always Constitute Rape: Legal Clarification on Consent and Relationships
Nov 18, 2025 11:39 pm CST
The Kerala High Court has ruled that ending a relationship or marrying someone else does not automatically transform past consensual sexual relationships into rape cases. Justice G Girish clarified that for such charges to stand, it must be proven that deception existed from the beginning of the relationship, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between genuine relationship breakdowns and fraudulent intent in legal proceedings.
Former Devaswom Commissioner N Vasu Arrested in Sabarimala Temple Gold Theft Investigation
Nov 11, 2025 10:35 pm CST
The Special Investigation Team has arrested N Vasu, former Travancore Devaswom Board president, in connection with the Sabarimala temple gold heist case. Investigators found Vasu failed to report irregularities regarding missing gold and allegedly instructed officials to falsify records. This arrest marks the fourth detention in the ongoing investigation that has created significant political pressure on Kerala's ruling left government.
Former Sabarimala Official Arrested in Major Temple Gold Theft Investigation: Fourth Arrest Reveals New Developments
Nov 07, 2025 02:32 am CST
The Special Investigation Team has arrested KS Byju, former custodian of Sabarimala temple's gold plates, in connection with the 2019 gold plating theft case. As the fourth arrest in this investigation, Byju's absence during the critical transfer of gold to Chennai raises significant questions about official negligence and procedural safeguards in handling sacred temple assets.
Kerala's Landmark Move: Bar Council Approves Reservation of Seats for Transgender Law Students
Nov 06, 2025 09:35 pm CST
The Bar Council of India has granted interim approval to Kerala's groundbreaking proposal reserving two supernumerary seats for transgender students in all state law colleges, following a High Court directive. This initiative, stemming from a transgender woman's petition after being denied admission despite qualifying, represents a significant advancement in implementing the Transgender Persons Act and ensuring equal educational access for the transgender community in legal education.
Kerala High Court Rules on Hijab Rights: Government Defends Student's Religious Freedom in Schools
Oct 25, 2025 02:57 am CST
The Kerala government has defended a Muslim student's right to wear hijab in school, stating that denying this right constitutes an invasion of privacy and dignity. The case, which reached the Kerala High Court, concluded when the student's parents decided to transfer her to another institution. The court noted that the principle of constitutional fraternity prevailed in this case involving religious freedom in educational settings.
Sabarimala Gold Theft Investigation: Former Temple Official Detained as Conspiracy Widens
Oct 23, 2025 10:47 am CST
Former Sabarimala temple administrator Murari Babu has been detained by investigators for allegedly manipulating records to conceal gold theft from Lord Ayyappa's shrine. The Special Investigation Team reports that approximately 475 grams of gold remain missing in what the Kerala High Court describes as a "well-orchestrated conspiracy" involving multiple officials of the Travancore Devaswom Board since 2019.
Kerala Temple Controversy: Missing Gold and Ivory at Guruvayur Following Sabarimala Theft Scandal
Oct 22, 2025 01:15 pm CST
Following gold theft allegations at Kerala's Sabarimala temple, a 2019 audit report reveals similar concerns at the ancient Guruvayur temple with gold, ivory, and other valuables marked as "missing." The report documents improper handling protocols, unaccounted donations, and a Rs 79 lakh loss related to a gold scheme, raising questions about temple management while the Kerala High Court pursues investigations into both prominent religious institutions.