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Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Take steps to help accused students in Shahbaz murder case get Class XI admission, directs Kerala HC
Kochi: HC on Wednesday directed the superintendent of the Observation Home at Kozhikode to take necessary steps to facilitate the admission of the five accused students in the Shahbaz murder case, to Class XI. Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas also instructed the station house officer of Thamarassery police station to provide adequate protection to the accused if their physical presence is required at the schools. The order came while considering petitions filed by the accused as part of their bail applications, seeking permission to complete the admission process for Class XI. The petitioners submitted that they had secured admission in three different schools, and that June 5 is the last date for enrollment. Observing that the petitioners' right to education should not be curtailed, particularly since their bail applications had already been heard and judgment reserved, the court directed the superintendent to take appropriate steps to facilitate their appearance for the admission process. The petitioners shall be granted liberty from 10am to 5pm on Thursday under the personal bond of both their parents, if required, the court added. According to prosecution, the accused allegedly assaulted Mohammed Shahbaz, a Class X student of M J Higher Secondary School, Kozhikode, using a deadly weapon following a minor altercation during a farewell function at a tuition centre on Feb 28. Shahbaz was allegedly attacked with a 'nunchuck' and subjected to repeated punches and kicks, resulting in a severe skull fracture. The 15-year-old boy succumbed to his injuries the next day at the Govt Medical College Hospital, Kozhikode. The accused were later arrested. Meanwhile, the accused students passed the SSLC examination, qualifying them for higher secondary education, prompting the present applications.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Time of India
Kerala high court questions withholding of Class X results of six students accused in Shahbaz murder case
Kochi: High court on Tuesday orally questioned the state govt and general education department's action in withholding the SSLC examination results of six students accused in the Kozhikode Mohammed Shahbaz murder case . While considering the bail pleas of the accused, Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas asked the authority under which the state govt had withheld the results. "Publishing the result is entirely different from the offence committed. If they have written the examination, the results have to be published. Does the state have the power to debar a person simply because he is involved in a crime? The entire concept of criminal jurisprudence is based on reformation, especially when the offender is a child in conflict with the law… The offence is not connected to the examination. So, how can the state govt refuse to publish the results," the court asked. According to prosecution, on Feb 28, during a farewell function at a tuition centre, the accused allegedly assaulted Shahbaz, who was also a Class X student of M J Higher Secondary School, Kozhikode, with a deadly weapon following a minor altercation. It is also alleged that he was attacked with a 'nunchuck', and was repeatedly punched and kicked, resulting in a severe skull fracture. Shahbaz succumbed to his injuries at the govt medical college hospital, Kozhikode, the following day. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here - This Might Save You From Losing Money Expertinspector Click Here Undo Counsel for the accused submitted on Tuesday that, despite the child rights commission directing the state authorities to publish the results, the order was not complied with. The state maintained that the commission has only recommendatory powers. He further pointed out that Tuesday was the last date for applying for Plus One admission through the single window system, and the accused had been in detention for more than 80 days. However, the single bench refrained from interfering in the matter of non-publication of the students' results, stating that it does not fall within the scope of bail jurisdiction. The court requested the petitioners to approach the writ court for appropriate relief. Additionally, the court directed the police to produce the case diary in connection with the bail pleas and adjourned the petitions to Wednesday.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Time of India
Murder of 15-year-old Shahbaz: Kerala high court adjourns bail pleas of six students
Kochi: High court has adjourned to May 20 the bail pleas filed by six students accused in connection with the death of 15-year-old Shahbaz, a Class X student of M J Higher Secondary School, petitions, filed by the six accused, who were also Class X students, sought urgent consideration of their pleas, citing that May 20 is the last date for submitting applications for higher secondary admission. It was contended that continued custody was unnecessary as the investigation had already been completed. Meanwhile, the general education department has withheld the SSLC examination results of the accused bench of Justice M A Abdul Hakhim posted the matter for May 20 for further hearing. According to the prosecution, the incident occurred on Feb 28 during a farewell function at a tuition centre, where the accused allegedly assaulted Shahbaz with a deadly weapon following a minor altercation. It is alleged that he was attacked with a 'nunchuck', repeatedly punched and kicked, resulting in a severe skull fracture. Shahbaz succumbed to his injuries the next day at the Govt Medical College Hospital, accused were subsequently arrested and are currently housed at an observation home. They were permitted to appear for the SSLC examinations.
