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Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
HC orders probe by senior cop into Kochi job fraud charge
Kochi: The Kerala high court has directed that a senior police officer, above the rank of station house officer (SHO), be deputed to investigate the case in which Genius Overseas and Consulting Agency, based at Palarivattom, Ernakulam, allegedly defrauded jobseekers of large sums of money by offering employment opportunities abroad. Justice P V Kunhikrishnan issued the order in response to a petition filed by Libin M Ali of Ernakulam, seeking a comprehensive and time-bound investigation by the crime branch or a special investigation team. The petitioner alleged that he, along with 78 other job aspirants, was defrauded of over Rs 5 crore by the agency, promising overseas employment. He expressed dissatisfaction with the ongoing investigation by the Palarivattom police. The public prosecutor submitted that the probe was proceeding smoothly, noting that the first accused was already arrested and the relevant bank accounts were frozen. However, the petitioner countered this by pointing out that six other accused persons were yet to be apprehended.. TNN
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
High Court orders investigation by senior cop into job fraud charge
Kochi: The Kerala high court has directed that a senior police officer, above the rank of station house officer (SHO), be deputed to investigate the case in which Genius Overseas and Consulting Agency, based at Palarivattom, Ernakulam, allegedly defrauded jobseekers of large sums of money by offering employment opportunities abroad. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Justice P V Kunhikrishnan issued the order in response to a petition filed by Libin M Ali of Ernakulam, seeking a comprehensive and time-bound investigation by the crime branch or a special investigation team. The petitioner alleged that he, along with 78 other job aspirants, was defrauded of over Rs 5 crore by the agency, promising overseas employment. He expressed dissatisfaction with the ongoing investigation by the Palarivattom police. The public prosecutor submitted that the investigation was proceeding smoothly, noting that the first accused was already arrested and the relevant bank accounts were frozen. However, the petitioner countered this by pointing out that six other accused persons were yet to be apprehended and were allegedly attempting to flee the country. In view of these submissions, the court directed that the investigation be entrusted with a senior officer above the rank of SHO. The officer has also been instructed to take necessary steps to apprehend the remaining accused and to complete the investigation as expeditiously as possible.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Kerala high court sets aside order barring juvenile from driving until age 25
1 2 3 Kochi: The Kerala high court has set aside the portion of an order issued by the judicial first-class magistrate court, Kozhikode, which directed that a juvenile who had illegally operated a motor vehicle shall not be eligible for a driving licence until he attains the age of 25. Justice P V Kunhikrishnan issued the order on a petition filed by a 22-year-old man from Kozhikode, challenging the direction issued by the magistrate court. The prosecution's case was that, in 2020, the magistrate court had convicted the petitioner's father and sentenced him to pay a fine of Rs 26,200 under sections 269 and 336 of the IPC, and section 5 of the Kerala Epidemic Diseases Ordinance (KEDO), 2021, along with imprisonment till the rising of the court, for an offence related to the petitioner, then a juvenile, illegally operating a motor vehicle during the pandemic. The magistrate court also ordered that the juvenile shall not be granted a driving licence until he reached 25 years of age, a direction that was challenged before the HC. While considering the matter, the bench noted that the petitioner was not a party to the case adjudicated by the magistrate court, as the proceedings against him, being a juvenile at the time, had been forwarded to the juvenile court as per the final report. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo The high court observed that the magistrate court had erred in issuing such a direction, as it was not competent to impose a punishment on a juvenile under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act. Accordingly, the court set aside the portion of the magistrate's order that barred the petitioner from obtaining a driving licence until the age of 25. Kochi: The Kerala high court has set aside the portion of an order issued by the judicial first-class magistrate court, Kozhikode, which directed that a juvenile who had illegally operated a motor vehicle shall not be eligible for a driving licence until he attains the age of 25. Justice P V Kunhikrishnan issued the order on a petition filed by a 22-year-old man from Kozhikode, challenging the direction issued by the magistrate court. The prosecution's case was that, in 2020, the magistrate court had convicted the petitioner's father and sentenced him to pay a fine of Rs 26,200 under sections 269 and 336 of the IPC, and section 5 of the Kerala Epidemic Diseases Ordinance (KEDO), 2021, along with imprisonment till the rising of the court, for an offence related to the petitioner, then a juvenile, illegally operating a motor vehicle during the pandemic. The magistrate court also ordered that the juvenile shall not be granted a driving licence until he reached 25 years of age, a direction that was challenged before the HC. While considering the matter, the bench noted that the petitioner was not a party to the case adjudicated by the magistrate court, as the proceedings against him, being a juvenile at the time, had been forwarded to the juvenile court as per the final report. The high court observed that the magistrate court had erred in issuing such a direction, as it was not competent to impose a punishment on a juvenile under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act. Accordingly, the court set aside the portion of the magistrate's order that barred the petitioner from obtaining a driving licence until the age of 25.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Time of India
Karuvannur bank scam: Kerala HC declines to order CBI probe
Kochi: High court on Wednesday declined to order a CBI probe into the Karuvannur Co-operative Bank scam case in Irinjalakuda. However, the bench of Justice P V Kunhikrishnan disposed of the petition filed by M V Suresh, a former employee of the bank, who had sought the investigation. HC observed that the investigating officer must take necessary steps to ensure that the real culprits are brought before the court for trial. Suresh had sought a CBI probe into the alleged Rs 100 crore fraud, citing the involvement of individuals affiliated with the ruling party, CPM. The case is also under investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). In an earlier hearing, HC had strongly criticised the crime branch investigating officer for failing to complete the investigation, noting that the case was initially registered at the Irinjalakuda police station on July 14, 2021. The court had also directed the officer to probe the involvement of all accused persons, including the politicians named by ED in the ECIR. When the matter was considered on Wednesday, the investigating officer submitted details on the progress of the probe. He stated that in addition to the main case, 21 other cases had been registered in connection with the fraud. Chargesheets have been filed in 10 of these cases, and the investigation in the remaining cases is in the final stage. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo After examining the records and hearing the submissions, HC noted that the petition had been pending since 2021 and could not be retained indefinitely. Accordingly, the bench disposed of the petition, based on crime branch's submissions, granting liberty to the petitioner to approach the trial court if he has any further grievances.
News18
12-06-2025
- News18
‘Father's Presence Vital For Child's Education': Kerala HC Grants 7-Day Parole To Prisoner
Last Updated: The court said it could not 'shut its eyes to the request of such a bright kid who is seeking the help of his father to get admission to higher studies after arranging fees' The Kerala High Court has allowed a convict, sentenced to life imprisonment for patricide, a seven-day parole to assist his child in securing admission to Class 11, highlighting the importance of a father's role in a child's education. The order was issued on June 10 by Justice P V Kunhikrishnan. The mother of the child had approached the prison authorities to secure the parole. However, it was denied citing lack of provisions. Following this, she approached the high court. The child had scored an outstanding six A+ and two A grades in the SSLC examination. The court directed that the mark list be produced and observed that it could not 'shut its eyes to the request of such a bright kid who is seeking the help of his father to get admission to higher studies after arranging fees and other things". 'The basic rights of the convict include the right of a father to ensure good education for his child," the court said. 'A father's presence plays a vital role in a child's higher education journey by offering emotional support, guidance and mentorship." Justice Kunhikrishnan noted that while convicts lose certain rights during imprisonment, their children should not be deprived of parental support during crucial educational transitions. 'The basic rights of the convict include the right of a father to get good education to his child. A father's presence plays a vital role in child's higher education journey by offering emotional support, guidance and mentorship. It's true that when a convict is in jail, he will lose some of his rights. But, the child of the convict should get the presence of his father for few days for a successful education year," said the order. On this observation, the court granted the prisoner seven days of emergency leave for a period of one week from June 12 to June 18 to assist in arranging the child's admission and related formalities. The convict will execute a bond for Rs 1 lakh with two solvent sureties each for the like sum and he shall return back to the Central Prison and Correctional Home, Thavanur at 4pm on June 18, the court ordered. The prisoner was awarded life imprisonment by a Palakkad court in 2023 for murdering his father in 2018 following a scuffle related to family property. First Published: June 12, 2025, 09:00 IST
