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The Hindu
11 hours ago
- The Hindu
HC asks digital platforms to remove video clips defaming girl
The Kerala High Court on Monday directed the YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook platforms to remove forthwith the links of video clips trolling and lampooning a minor schoolgirl who made comments on a new Malayalam film. Justice N. Nagaresh passed the interim order on a writ petition filed by the girl's mother. According to the petition, the girl had spontaneously commented on a Malayalam film directed by her uncle on the occasion of its release on May 30. However in a malicious misuse of digital media, unknown third parties unlawfully appropriated the original footage and manipulated it into a vulgar and demeaning content. These distorted clips containing superimposed voiceovers, lewd commentary, and mocking background music, were widely disseminated through digital platforms. The tone and tenor of the original remarks were twisted beyond recognition, and the minor girl was portrayed in a humiliating manner. 'Image tarnished' As a result, she experienced severe psychological distress, including episodes of anxiety, emotional breakdown, and social withdrawal. It tarnishes her image but also poses a serious risk to her developmental and psychological stability, the petition added. Though a complaint was lodged with the police, no effective remedial or punitive measures have yet been taken by the law enforcement agencies, the petition said.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
HC quashes govt. order on collection of fees from medical interns
The Kerala High Court has set aside the State government's order imposing internship fee on foreign medical graduates for doing their compulsory rotatory medical Internship (CRMI) in government hospitals. Justice N. Nagaresh passed the order recently while allowing writ petitions filed by students who completed their medical degree courses in countries such as Russia, Bulgaria, the Philippines, and Guyana. According to the petitioners, no fees can be collected from the foreign medical graduates in light of the circular of the National Medical Commission. The government was collecting ₹5,000 a month as fees. The court observed that when the National Medical Commission (NMC) Act mandated payment of stipends to medical interns for their services, the State government was not justified in imposing internship fees on them.
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- The Hindu
Inter-university transfer can be ordered only with consent of teacher: HC
The Kerala High Court has observed that inter-university transfer of assistant professors in colleges under Mahatma Gandhi University can only be made with their consent. Justice N. Nagaresh made the observation recently while quashing the transfer of Sangeetha S., assistant professor working in Devaswom Board Pampa College, Parumala, to DB College, Sasthamcotta. According to the petitioner, inter-university transfer shall be made only on the written request of the teacher who has completed three years of service. In the petitioner's case, the transfer is ordered without obtaining her consent. The court observed that in view of Section 68A of Mahatma Gandhi University Act, 1985, an inter-university transfer can be ordered only on getting consent from the teacher. The petitioner had not made any request for any inter-university transfer. Therefore, the transfer is illegal. Besides, the transfer order has serious consequences. The petitioner will become the junior most teacher in the transferred station.
The Hindu
27-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
NIOS-passed candidate eligible for admission to law degree courses: HC
The Kerala High Court has observed that a candidate who has passed the Secondary and Senior Secondary Examinations from the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) is eligible for admission to integrated law degree courses. Justice N. Nagaresh made the observation recently while quashing an order of the Principal of S.N. Law College, Poothotta, Thripunithura, who had refused admission to a candidate who secured primary allotment in the merit list on the grounds that he had obtained his basic qualification from the NIOS. The court observed that Bar Council of India Rule 5(b) indicates that for admission to integrated degree programmes, an applicant must have completed the Senior Secondary School Course (Plus Two) or its equivalent from a recognised university in India or abroad, or from a Senior Secondary Board or equivalent recognised by the Union or State governments, or from any equivalent institution in a foreign country recognised by the government of that country. The court pointed out that the petitioner had passed the 9th and 10th standard examinations under the NIOS scheme. 'The certificate issued by the NIOS is recognised by all universities as per the directions of the Association of Indian Universities. Therefore, it must be treated as evidence that he holds the basic qualification from an autonomous institution under the Union Ministry of Education,' the court added. The court also observed that the Association of Indian Universities has recognised NIOS courses as equivalent to those from other recognised boards, allowing students to use these qualifications for admission to higher studies at Indian universities. The statement from the NIOS also revealed that its academic study centres are primarily schools recognised by national and State boards. The NIOS submitted that it is one of the three national-level boards and is on par with other national-level boards like CBSE and ICSE. The secondary/senior secondary certification of the NIOS is recognised by the State government and all State boards across the country.
