Kerala High Court ruling
Kerala High Court Rules Against "Dr" Prefix Use by Physiotherapists Without Medical Degrees
Nov 06, 2025 11:25 pm CST
The Kerala High Court has issued an interim directive prohibiting physiotherapists and occupational therapists from using the "Dr" prefix without recognized medical qualifications. This ruling comes in response to a petition from the Indian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, challenging the representation of these practitioners as primary healthcare providers. The court has requested responses from various healthcare regulatory bodies and scheduled further hearings for December 1.
Kerala High Court Rules: First Wife Must Consent Before Muslim Man's Second Marriage Registration
Nov 05, 2025 12:46 am CST
The Kerala High Court has ruled that when a Muslim man seeks to register a second marriage while his first marriage remains valid, his first wife must be given an opportunity to express consent or objection. Justice P V Kunhikrishnan emphasized that constitutional rights take precedence over religious considerations in such cases, declaring that a first wife cannot be reduced to a "silent spectator" in the registration process.
Kerala High Court Invalidates Actor Mohanlal's Ivory Ownership Certificates Due to Legal Procedural Failures
Oct 24, 2025 10:44 pm CST
The Kerala High Court has ruled that actor Mohanlal's ivory ownership certificates are void and legally unenforceable due to the state government's failure to publish mandatory notifications in the official gazette. While invalidating the current certificates for two pairs of tusks and 13 artifacts, the court clarified that the government may issue fresh notifications following proper legal procedures under the Wildlife Protection Act.