Kerala High Court
Kerala HC permits pregnancy termination of 14-yr-old rape victim
It directed the state government to make arrangements to forthwith carry out the termination of the pregnancy once the v...
Prioritise safety, crowd management measures during Sabarimala pilgrimage season: Kerala HC
Appreciating the steps taken by the TDB, the bench directed it to ensure that the proposed initiatives are implemented b...
Disbursed ex-gratia to kin of those killed in recent Wayanad landslide: Govt to Kerala HC
The court had issued the direction in a petition initiated by it on its own in 2024, following the landslides in Mundakk...
SP-rank VACB officer to reassess ghee-related irregularities at Sabarimala, govt tells Kerala HC
The officer was appointed to reassess the alleged irregularities after the bench on June 9 ordered an independent re-eva...
Kerala HC approves appointment of new Executive Officer of Sabarimala
Subsequently, the Board filed an application seeking permission to transfer Biju and replace him with Santhakumar as the...
Authorities not giving due importance to preserve Periyar river: Kerala HC
The court's observation and directions came on a batch of petitions seeking to curb the pollution of Periyar river by pr...
Kerala High Court Upholds Conviction in Corruption Case
Appellate Court Confirms One-Year Imprisonment for Clerk Accused of Bribery in Sub Registrar's Office...
Evolve system for quick disposal of representation against detention orders: Kerala HC
Constitutional mandates are required to be scrupulously adhered to and cannot be lightly disregarded or rendered illusor...
Kerala HC directs state Waqf board not to take any major decisions without its permission
The board shall, for the time being, function under the administration of the joint secretary to the state government de...
Kerala HC directs govt to forward CBI sanction order in 2015 KSCDC graft case
After completing its investigation, the agency sought sanction from the state government to prosecute the accused....
Kerala HC removes Oommen Chandy's former personal staff from list of accused in solar scam
The solar scam case pertains to the alleged defrauding of several people of crores of rupees by accused Saritha S Nair a...
Kerala High Court Upholds Banks' Right to Deny Educational Loans Based on Co-Borrower's Credit Score
Petitioners' plea against loan denials rejected; court affirms creditworthiness checks under IBA Model Scheme as legitim...
Kerala HC dismisses plea of accused to halt trial in SFI activist murder case
Five of the first 16 accused in the case had moved the High Court claiming that the commencement of trial against them a...
Kerala HC declines to suspend sentence of prime accused in 2017 actress assault case
Rejecting his plea, the bench said it had considered the role attributed to the applicant, Sunil, the nature of the offe...
Kerala High Court Upholds Democracy by Allowing Councillor's Jailhouse Oath
Extraordinary measures taken to ensure democratic integrity as elected Councillor detained under KAAPA takes oath inside...
Kerala High Court Revises Family Court's Judgment on Matrimonial Dispute
Court orders partial return of gold ornaments and cash while dismissing claim for marriage expenses in appeal....
Kerala High Court Upholds Axis Bank's NPA Classification in MSME Loan Dispute
Court Affirms Borrower's Duty to Notify MSME Status Before NPA Classification to Claim Benefits...
HC allows BJP councillor detained under KAAPA to take oath inside jail
Subsequently, Sugathan became involved in two criminal cases and was granted interim bail by the Judicial First Class Ma...
Kerala High Court Quashes Second FIR in Landmark Judgment
Court Upholds Impermissibility of Multiple FIRs on Same Transaction, Reaffirms Legal Principles...
Kerala High Court Upholds Trademark Protection for "Malabar Gold"
Court Affirms Infringement Action Against "Malabar Fashion Jewellery"; Restricts Use of Deceptively Similar Marks...
Kerala High Court Upholds Non-Retrospective Application of Luxury Tax Interest Provision
The court rules against retrospective interest demands under Kerala Tax on Luxuries Act, 1976, affirming previous judgme...
Kerala High Court Upholds Conviction in Cheque Dishonour Case, Orders Enhanced Compensation
The High Court validates the lower court's judgment, emphasizing the presumption of deemed service and the importance of...
Kerala High Court Upholds Dismissal of Injunction in SARFAESI Act Proceedings
Civil Court's Jurisdiction in Partition Suit Not Barred, But Injunction Against SARFAESI Action Prohibited...
Kerala High Court Grants Interim Bail to Death Row Inmate on Medical Grounds
Navas, sentenced to death for political assassination, receives temporary relief due to severe health issues...
Kerala High Court Modifies Public Prosecutor Appointment Guidelines
Court mandates "due primacy" to District Judge's opinion and justifies role of District Police Chief in new draft circul...
Kerala High Court Clarifies Labour Officer's Role in Employee Retrenchment Case
Court asserts conciliation over mandates in the Corrohealth case involving 800 retrenched employees...
Kerala High Court Upholds Conviction in Rash Driving Case, Modifies Sentence Post-Settlement
Amicable Settlement Influences Sentence Reduction; Conviction for Rash Driving Resulting in Death Stands...
Cashew corp graft case: After Kerala HC flak, IAS officer apologises
The corruption case dates back to 2015, when the CBI registered a case into alleged irregularities in the KSCDC followin...
Kerala HC asks govt to ensure timely ex gratia for Wayanad landslide victims
The report stated that repeated directions had been issued to Konkan Railway, the project implementing agency, to remove...
Kerala HC vacates order for police protection of viral kumbh mela girl
The High Court's order for police protection had come on the girl's plea seeking directions to the state government and ...
Kerala High Court Upholds Tribunal's Decision on Service of Notices in Ranked List Dispute
Court Affirms That Notices Cannot Be Served Through PSC Website, Dismissing Petitioners' Application...
Kerala High Court Accepts Unconditional Apology in Contempt Case
Respondent Discharged After Sincere Apology for Derogatory Remarks Against Judges...
Kerala High Court Allows Arbitration in Family Partnership Dispute
Court affirms arbitration clause validity despite procedural objections, appoints arbitrators to resolve disputes in M/s...
Kerala High Court Upholds Conditions for Release of Uninsured Vehicle Involved in Accident
Vehicle to be released upon cash deposit or immovable property security to ensure victim compensation...
Wayanad landslide: Ensure ex-gratia to deceased, injured disbursed on time, says Kerala HC
The directions were issued by the bench in a petition initiated by the High Court on its own in 2024, following the land...
Kerala HC allows 3 CBSE students to upload revalued marks on KEAM portal
The High Court directed the Commissioner of Entrance Examinations, Kerala, to accept the revalued mark list of the three...