Kerala High Court permits wife to preserve sperm of brain-dead husband for assisted reproduction

Justice MB Snehalatha passed the interim order on a plea moved by the man’s wife who said that he is currently on ventilator support. The Court directed Baby Memorial Hospital at Kozhikode, where the husband is undergoing treatment, to allow extraction and cryopreservation of his gametes through a recognised Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) clinic. However, … Read more

KHCAA suggests extending Kerala High Court working hours by 30 mins instead of sitting on Saturdays

In its January 23 letter raising objections, KHCAA had pointed out that the proposal to introduce regular Saturday sittings is a significant policy shift which would not only affect practicing advocates but also the broader ecosystem of administration of justice. It had highlighted that it represents a large and diverse body of lawyers spread across … Read more

Plea before Kerala High Court against halt on Mahamagha Mahotsavam preparations in Kerala

The petition was filed by the Mahamagha Mahotsava Organising Committee convener MK Vijaykumar. As per the plea, the festival ‘Mahamagh Mahotsavam‘, scheduled to be held from January 16 to February 3 at Thirunavaya in Malappuram district, is described as the ‘Kumbh Mela of South India‘. It marks the revival of an ancient Hindu ritual that … Read more

SFIO chargesheet names Kerala CM’s daughter Veena Vijayan as accused in financial fraud

As per the SFIO chargesheet, Exalogic Solutions failed to deliver IT and marketing-related services for which it received a sum of ₹2.7 crore from CMRL. The fraudulent scheme was allegedly facilitated through two companies, Nipuna International Private Limited and Sasja India Private Limited. The chargesheet also names Exalogic, CMRL’s Managing Director Sasidharan Kartha, CMRL itself, … Read more