The Kerala High Court strongly criticized the Union Government for refusing loan waivers to Wayanad landslide victims, arguing it can’t “hide” behind the deletion of Section 13 from the Disaster Management Act 2025. The Court noted that despite Section 13 being repealed, the Centre and NDMA still possess the discretionary power to grant relief and can’t claim helplessness .. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan formally urged Prime Minister Modi to reinstate Section 13, citing its crucial role in offering humanitarian aid to affected families.

Interim Order passed directing social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) to remove content mocking a 14‑year‑old girl’s review of the Malayalam film Moonwalk. A second-year law student has filed a petition after being bitten by stray dogs, prompting the HC to issue notices to both State and Central authorities. Cosmetiq Hospital (Kazhakkuttam) received permission to reopen under strict conditions following a cosmetic surgery mishap that led to severe injuries.

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