Death Penalty, Imprisonment, Breach Of Peace, Trial Of Offences: Scope & Application Of Criminal Writ Petitions Clarified: Kerala High Court

In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has clarified the distinction between Writ Petitions (Civil) and Writ Petitions (Criminal) under Article 226 and Article 227 of the Constitution of India. The Division Bench, comprising Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice S. Manu, has emphasized that petitions which could result in criminal punishments, such as death, imprisonment, or forfeiture of property, must be filed as Writ Petitions (Criminal). Case Background:…