Kerala High Court
Divorce - Suicide attempts constitutes grounds for dissolution of marriage
The ruling underscores the judiciary's role in protecting individuals from matrimonial cruelty, ensuring fair maintenanc...
Insurance - Policyholder diagnosed with cancer during the waiting period of 180 days : Whether covered?
The High Court's judgment reinstated LIC's original decision, highlighting the importance of adhering to policy conditio...
Kerala High Court Quashes Case Against Citizen for Facebook Comment Criticizing Government
The High Court's decision reinforces the importance of upholding the freedom of speech and expression, particularly in a...
Kerala High Court Grants Bail to 70-Year-Old Accused in Leopard Killing Case
This case underscores the importance of evidence-based prosecution and the judiciary's role in safeguarding individual r...
Kerala High Court Sets Aside Conviction Based Solely on Recovery Evidence
The Kerala High Court's verdict aligns with broader judicial perspectives on the limitations of recovery evidence, reinf...
Kerala High Court Sets Aside Charge Framing in Somasundaram Case
This judgment not only provides relief to the petitioner but also underscores the judiciary's role in safeguarding proce...
Kerala High Court Criticizes Procedural Lapses in Corruption Investigation
The court deferred further steps concerning the Forensic Science Laboratory report until October 15, 2025, and directed ...
Kerala High Court Stands with Wayanad Landslide Victims; Banks Ordered to Halt Loan Recoveries
This ruling highlights the court's commitment to upholding the constitutional rights of citizens, ensuring that the vict...
Kerala High Court Grants Bail to Accused in High-Profile Murder Case
Justice Thomas's order reiterates that the observations made are exclusive to the bail application and will not affect t...
Kerala High Court Quashes Police Notice to Confiscate Scooter in NDPS Case
This judgment underscores the importance of adhering to legal standards and evidence-based proceedings when exercising p...
Kerala High Court Upholds Election Petition Filing After Public Holiday
In concluding the case, the court dismissed the writ petition, affirming the need for the requested documents and granti...
Kerala High Court Quashes Illegal Excavator Seizure, Orders Fresh Hearing
Legal experts have hailed the judgment as a reaffirmation of the judiciary's role in safeguarding individual rights agai...
Kerala High Court Upholds 18% GST on Printing Services, Dismisses Petitions
This judgment reaffirms the classification of printing services under the SAC 998386, providing clarity on the tax impli...
Kerala High Court Orders Fresh Assessment in Deemed Dividend Case
The Kerala High Court’s judgment is poised to impact how similar cases are assessed, stressing the necessity for thoroug...
Health Insurance : Insurer cannot deny claims based on ambiguous or trivial grounds
The judgment underscored the importance of insurers fulfilling their duty to disclose all material aspects of coverage c...
Kerala High Court Upholds Conviction in Corruption Case with Modified Sentence
The Court directed the appellant to surrender within two weeks to serve the modified sentence, highlighting the judiciar...
No amenities and road safety - No toll says Kerala High Court
The case has drawn attention to the critical need for infrastructure safety and efficient traffic management on national...
Private toilets maintained by petroleum retail outlets cannot be converted into public toilets
The court's decision marks a significant clarification on the application of public access guidelines and the rights of ...
Some Witnesses Living Abroad : Permission to travel abroad while on bail can be denied
The judgment underscores the balance between personal liberties and the necessity of protecting the judicial process, es...
Kerala High Court Upholds Transparent Selection Process for Sabarimala Temple Priests
This decision is part of a broader effort to balance religious traditions with modern principles of governance, ensuring...
Kerala High Court Upholds Inheritance Rights Under Mitakshara Law
The court's ruling highlights the nuanced application of Hindu inheritance laws and reiterates the distinct paths of suc...
Kerala High Court Upholds Virtual AGMs for Companies Amidst Legal Challenge
The respondents, represented by senior counsel and supported by the Central Government Counsel, argued that the circular...
Kerala High Court Ensures Medical Care for Schizophrenic Petitioner, Closes Preventive Detention Case
In closing the petition as infructuous, the court expressed satisfaction with the petitioner's progress and commitment t...
Kerala High Court Grants Divorce on Grounds of Matrimonial Cruelty
Ultimately, the High Court found that the appellant had been trapped in a loveless and abusive relationship, warranting ...
Kerala High Court Overturns Interim Relief Granting Admission of 150 MBBS Students
The judgment also referenced previous Supreme Court decisions, emphasizing that interim orders should not be granted lig...
Kerala High Court Orders Rs. 1,227.62 Crores Security in Maritime Pollution Case
The State of Kerala has been granted the liberty to seek additional security if further evidence supports an increase, e...
Externment order - Non-consideration of sufficiency of bail conditions renders the order unsustainable.
The High Court's decision underscores the importance of procedural safeguards and judicial scrutiny in preventive detent...
Kerala High Court Upholds Life Sentence in Acid Attack Case; Compensation Enhanced for Victims
Legal experts view this ruling as a pivotal moment in the judicial approach towards victim compensation and rehabilitati...
Kerala High Court Directs Timely Approval Under Prevention of Corruption Act for Case Registration
Concluding the hearing, Justice Badharudeen directed the additional 5th respondent to expedite the approval process unde...
Tax Assessment - Where no time limit is prescribed for finalisation, the authority must exercise its jurisdiction within a reasonable period.
This judgment highlights the Court's adherence to procedural fairness and underscores the importance of timely resolutio...
Kerala High Court Grants Bail to Jinto P D in Trespass and Theft Case
This judgment underscores the judiciary's careful consideration of the necessity of custodial interrogation and the impo...
Where lawful possession based on valid title deeds is disrupted police protection must be granted
The court dismissed the claims of the school authorities, who failed to present any title documents proving ownership of...
Kerala High Court Upholds Pre-Arrest Bail Amidst Allegations of Rape and Theft
Ultimately, the High Court found no merit in the petition, maintaining the bail order and reinforcing the procedural saf...
Kerala High Court Upholds Criminal Liability Despite Repayment in Liquor Misappropriation Case
Justice Badharudeen emphasized that the misappropriation involved a substantial quantity of foreign liquor, suggesting i...
Kerala High Court Invalidates Injunction Order Due to Suppression of Facts and Fraud
This judgment reinforces the court's stance against fraudulent practices and underscores the necessity for transparency ...
A beggar cannot be directed to pay maintenance to his wife under Section 125
The decision serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by marginalized communities and the role of the judic...