LiveLaw Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: August 10 - 16 August, 2026
The Kerala High Court recently observed that the mother of a minor cannot settle or compromise the criminal case initiated against the father for sexually assaulting or sexually harassing their minor daughter. Dr. Justice Kauser Edappagath denied bail to a man, who was arrested for sexually assaulting his minor daughter, and refused to accept that the case has been compromised. Ambulance Scam Defamation Case: Kerala High Court Sets Aside ₹5L Award Against BJP Leader Kirit Somaiya, Remands Case
Explanation in simple terms: A journalist is being sued for defamation, which means being accused of publishing false information that damaged someone's reputation. The case centers on a news report about an official proceeding or court case. This update is part of a weekly summary from the Kerala High Court covering cases decided between August 10-16, 2026. The court is reviewing whether the journalist's reporting was accurate or unfairly harmful.